COOK, IL; Will, IL — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Cook County in northeastern Illinois... Central Will County in northeastern Illinois...
* WHEN...Until 1115 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 608 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected
Flooding in Cook, IL; Will, IL can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS