Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 17 at 7:02PM CDT until June 18 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 5:02pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Rivers to remain near bankfull and may result in localized
flooding near streams and rivers.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following
county, Cook and northwest Indiana, including the following
county, Lake IN.
* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise to near bankfull.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 659 PM CDT, Gauges report rising streams and rivers due to
earlier heavy rainfall.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hammond, Gary, Tinley Park, Calumet City, Portage,
Merrillville, Chicago Heights, East Chicago, Schererville,
Hobart, Lansing, Oak Forest, Harvey, Highland, Munster,
Dolton, Park Forest, Homewood, Matteson and Frankfort.
- 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; Lake, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
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