Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 1 at 8:44PM CDT until October 1 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 6:44pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by steady rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois...
Northwestern Will County in northeastern Illinois...
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring in poor drainage such as ditches
and fields. In addition, flooding is occurring 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 844 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated steaqdy rain and
occasional torrential downpours in the Advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Joliet, Hammond, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Tinley Park,
Oak Lawn, Romeoville, Plainfield, Calumet City, Chicago Heights,
Roseland, Lansing, Oak Forest, Harvey, Lockport, New Lenox, Homer
Glen, Blue Island, Dolton, Homewood, Alsip and Matteson.
- 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov