Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 4 at 6:17AM CDT until April 4 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 4:17am
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties,
Cook, Grundy, Kankakee, La Salle, Livingston and Will and
northwest Indiana, including the following county, Lake IN.
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 609 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicate a swath of 1 to 3 inches of rain fell over the
warned area late last evening, with a localized amounts near
4 inches across parts of central Livingston county. While the
threat for additional heavy rain is ending, standing water on
roads will continue this morning. Additionally, several
creeks and streams, particularly across southern Cook county
are rising into action or minor flood stage.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Hammond, Gary, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Calumet
City, Chicago Heights, Roseland, East Chicago, Lansing, Oak
Forest, Harvey, New Lenox, Highland, Blue Island, Munster,
Dolton, Park Forest, Homewood and Matteson.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Cook, IL; Grundy, IL; Kankakee, IL; La Salle, IL; Livingston, IL; Will, IL; Lake, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
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