Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 5 at 8:27PM CDT until July 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 6:27pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook affecting DuPage and
Will Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
WB Du Page River at Warrenville affecting DuPage and Will
Counties.
Du Page River at Shorewood affecting Will County.
Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle County.
For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Dayton...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to occur.
* WHERE...WB Du Page River from confluence with Kress Creek
downstream to East Branch DuPage River, including the Warrenville
gauge.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Parking lot and trails threatened at
Blackwell Forest Preserve dog park near Warrenville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river is still gradually rising, though
possibly cresting soon.
- Forecast...The river is expected crest overnight and then
begin a gradual fall through tomorrow morning
- Flood stage is 12.5 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 Monday morning.
Area Description:
DuPage, IL; Will, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: