Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 1 at 7:13PM CDT until October 1 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 5:13pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by downpours is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Cook County in northeastern Illinois...
Southern DuPage County in northeastern Illinois...
Northeastern Grundy County in northeastern Illinois...
Southern Kane County in northeastern Illinois...
Kendall County in northeastern Illinois...
Northwestern Will County in northeastern Illinois...
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage such as ditches and
fields. In addition, flooding may occur on roadways with several
inches of standing water near shoulders or portions of lanes. Due
to falling leaves, storm drains and ditches may be clogged
increasing the risk of flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 712 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated torrential downpours
across the Advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Cicero, Bolingbrook, Oak Lawn,
Berwyn, Wheaton, Oak Park, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lombard,
Plainfield, Woodridge, Oswego, Midway Airport, Austin, South
Lawndale, Chicago Lawn, Irving Park, Englewood, West Town and
Bridgeport.
- 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; DuPage, IL; Grundy, IL; Kane, IL; Kendall, IL; Will, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov