Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 1 at 10:10PM CDT until October 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 8:10pm
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois...
Northwestern Will County in northeastern Illinois...
* WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be
flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches
may be clogged with debris, increasing the risk of flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1009 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory
area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- 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