Flood Advisory issued March 15 at 9:02PM CDT until March 16 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following
counties, Cook, DuPage and Will and northwest Indiana, including
the following county, Lake IN.
* WHEN...Until 200 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be
flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 857 PM CDT, Local law enforcement reported flooded roads
and viaducts in Chicago. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Area creeks and streams are also near or at bankfull.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Naperville, Cicero, Hammond, Gary, Evanston,
Bolingbrook, Skokie, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Tinley Park,
Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Wheaton, Oak Park, Downers Grove, Glenview,
Elmhurst, Lombard and Ohare Airport.
- 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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