Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 4 at 11:40AM CDT until July 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 9:40am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by multiple rounds of thunderstorms
continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following
county, DuPage.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is expected to continue along the East branch
of the DuPage River near Morton Arboretum. Water will continue to
impact a portion of Route 53 and surrounding roads and trails.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1140 AM CDT, flooding was occurring in the warned area. In
the past 48 hours, between 3 and 5 inches of rain has fallen.
- The worst flooding is occurring near the DuPage River in
Downers Grove and Lisle, particularly near the Morton
Arboretum.
- The main impacted area in the Flood Advisory is along Route
53 near the Morton Arboretum.
- This includes the following rivers and streams...
The East Branch DuPage River near Lombard, Morton Arboretum,
and Lisle.
Salt Creek near Elmhurst, Oak Brook, and Western Springs.
- 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
DuPage, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: