Advarsler Calumet Park, Illinois

Flood

4.7 1.32 AM 01.32 – 4.7 9.00 AM 09.00

Flood Watch issued July 3 at 8:32PM CDT until July 4 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, La Salle, Lake IL, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Southern Cook and Southern Will and northwest Indiana, including the following area, Lake IN. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall from thunderstorms possible across the area this evening into the overnight. Rain rates in excess of 1 to 2 inches per hour over areas that have previously received heavy rainfall may lead to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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Flood

4.7 5.38 AM 05.38 – 4.7 5.00 PM 17.00

Flood Warning issued July 4 at 12:38AM 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 Saturday. * 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 1235 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. - A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for areas that received the heaviest rainfall where multiple creeks continue to climb rapidly, including the Midlothian, Homewood, and Thornton 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.

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