COOK, IL — ...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding likely.
* WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge.
* WHEN...From early this morning to late this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water begins to be diverted through Thorn Creek Diversion Tunnel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:
Flooding in Cook, 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.
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