Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 1 at 5:52PM CDT until October 1 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 3:52pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by torrential downpours is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois...
Northern Will County in northeastern Illinois...
Northern Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 845 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas
including on streets and in underpasses. Due to falling leaves,
storm drains and ditches may be clogged increasing the risk of
flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 551 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated torrential downpours
moving into the Advisory area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly in the advisory area.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Joliet, Hammond, Gary, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Tinley
Park, Oak Lawn, Romeoville, Plainfield, Calumet City,
Merrillville, Chicago Heights, Roseland, East Chicago,
Schererville, Hobart, Lansing, Oak Forest, Harvey, Lockport and
New Lenox.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
Area Description:
Cook, IL; Will, IL; Lake, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov