Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 1 at 9:34PM CDT until August 2 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 7:34pm
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Du Page River at Shorewood affecting Will County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Du Page River from IL-59 in Plainfield downstream to
confluence with Des Plaines River, including the Shorewood gauge.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, trails are inundated at Hammel Woods in
Shorewood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday, the stage was 14.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of near 15.5
feet tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 15.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at 345 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Will, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov