Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 5 at 9:27AM CDT until July 6 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 7:27am
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook affecting Will and
DuPage Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue.
* WHERE...East Branch Du Page River from Maple Avenue in Lisle
downstream to confluence with West Branch DuPage River, including
the Bolingbrook gauge.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, DuPage River Greenway Trail is threatened
east of the river near Royce Road in Bolingbrook. Trails
threatened at Green Valley Forest Preserve near Woodridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:40 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:40 AM CDT Sunday was 21.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall throughout the next
few days.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Area Description:
DuPage, IL; Will, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: