Illinois, Indiana Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/03/2026 20:41

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 3 at 10:41PM CDT until July 4 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 8:41pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description: 
At 1041 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Up to 2 inches of rainfall has fallen so far. Additional rainfall in excess of 1 inch is possible, especially in northern Lake County. HAZARD...Flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches, streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and other poor drainage areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Chicago, Hammond, Gary, Oak Lawn, Calumet City, Roseland, South Shore, Englewood, Chicago Lawn, East Chicago, Schererville, Lansing, Highland, Blue Island, Munster, Alsip, Chatham, Auburn Gresham, Ashburn and New City.
Instruction: 
A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
Area Description: 
Cook, IL; Lake, IN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL