Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 3 at 7:59AM CDT until July 3 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 5:59am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by overnight rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Portions of southern DuPage and far western Cook counties
in northeastern Illinois.
* WHEN...Until 200 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Based on river gauge reports, flooding is occurring
along the DuPage River near the Morton Arboretum. Water may start
to encroach Illinois Route 53 and other roadways near the river in
the area. In addition, River levels are near flood stage along
Salt Creek in Western Springs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 756 AM CDT, gauge reports indicated elevated river levels
due to overnight rainfall. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
fell overnight.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Aurora, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard,
Woodridge, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Westchester, Burr Ridge, Oak
Brook, Westmont, Lisle, La Grange Park, Warrenville, Western
Springs, Willowbrook, Clarendon Hills, Hillside and Oakbrook
Terrace.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be
occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should
take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
Area Description:
Cook, IL; DuPage, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: