Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 3 at 10:05PM CDT until July 4 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 8:05pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Indiana, including the following
county, Lake IN.
* WHEN...Until 200 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may
be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1003 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Some locations have already received rainfall from earlier
storms, with additional thunderstorms moving into the area.
Urban flooding of yards and roadways may begin shortly.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Hammond, Gary, Portage, Merrillville, East Chicago,
Schererville, Hobart, Lansing, Crown Point, Highland,
Munster, Griffith, Dyer, St. John, Lake Station, Lynwood,
Whiting, Winfield and New Chicago.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
Area Description:
Lake, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
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