Advarsler, Brookdale

Flood Warning issued July 4 at 1:49AM CDT until July 4 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will continue. * WHERE...Portions of the following counties, Cook, Will, and Lake. * WHEN...Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams are expected to rise out of their banks. Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded. High water may recede slowly from flooded areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 148 AM CDT, doppler radar indicated that heavy rainfall had moved out of the area. While the threat for heavy rainfall has ended, 1 to locally 5 inches of rain fell from earlier thunderstorms. Numerous creeks and streams are rising towards flood stage, and water levels will likely remain elevated well into Saturday morning. Standing water will continue to impact underpasses, low spots, and other poor drainage areas. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chicago, Hammond, Gary, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Roseland, Chicago Lawn, Englewood, South Shore, East Chicago, Schererville, Lansing, Oak Forest, Harvey, New Lenox, Homer Glen and Highland. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.