Flood Advisory issued July 2 at 10:17PM CDT until July 3 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE: A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following
counties, Cook and DuPage.
WHEN: Until 130 AM CDT.
IMPACTS: Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- At 1017 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Arlington Heights, Evanston,
Schaumburg, Skokie, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Wheaton, Oak
Park, Downers Grove, Glenview, Elmhurst, Lombard, Bartlett,
Ohare Airport, Carol Stream, Hanover Park and Park Ridge.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.