COOK, IL; Lake, IN — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana...
Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook and Lake IN Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue.
* WHERE...Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.
* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected
Flooding in Cook, IL; Lake, IN 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