COOK, IL; Lake, IN — * WHAT...Rivers to remain near bankfull and may result in localized flooding near streams and rivers.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following county, Cook and northwest Indiana, including the following county, Lake IN.
* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise to near bankfull.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 659 PM CDT, Gauges report rising streams and rivers due to earlier heavy rainfall. - Some locations that will experience floodi
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.
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