Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 6 at 6:41PM CDT until July 6 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 4:41pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration for the following rivers in Illinois...
Du Page River at Shorewood affecting Will County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Du Page River from IL-59 in Plainfield downstream to
confluence with Des Plaines River, including the Shorewood gauge.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Clark Drive threatened in Shorewood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river continues a gradual fall.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tonight
- Flood stage is 15.5 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 this evening.
Area Description:
Will, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: