COOK, IL; De Kalb, IL; DuPage, IL; Kane, IL — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois, including the following counties, in north central Illinois, De Kalb. In northeast Illinois, Cook, DuPage and Kane.
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may be flooded. High water likely may recede slowly from flooded areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Flooding in Cook, IL; De Kalb, IL; DuPage, IL; Kane, 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