Flood Advisory issued June 21 at 8:52PM CDT until June 21 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Cook and northern Lake, IN counties,
including the I-80/90/94 corridors.
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 848 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicate between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen over
the past few hours due to persistent, steady rainfall.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
Several area creeks and streams are at bankfull or rising to
near minor flood stage.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Hammond, Gary, Tinley Park, Calumet City, Portage,
Merrillville, Chicago Heights, Roseland, East Chicago,
Schererville, Hobart, Lansing, Oak Forest, Harvey, Highland,
Blue Island, Munster, Dolton and Park Forest.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Varoitus voimassa ma klo 4:52 - ma klo 7:00
