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...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR EAST CENTRAL COOK AND SOUTHEASTERN DUPAGE COUNTIES...

At 1223 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1
and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen thus far, with heavy rainfall
still ongoing in the warned area. Flash flooding is occurring, and
reports have been received of totally submerged viaducts and
underpasses in the city of Chicago.

HAZARD...Significant flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Rapid-onset, significant flooding of creeks, streams,
drainage ditches, low-lying areas, and poor drainage
areas. Widespread street and underpass flooding.
Possible flooding of structures. Possible flooding of
highways.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Chicago, Downers Grove, Midway Airport, Chicago Lawn, Englewood,
Bridgeport, South Shore, Burbank, Brookfield, Hinsdale, La Grange,
Justice, Summit, Burr Ridge, Ashburn, Brighton Park, New City,
Hyde Park, Westmont and Darien.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may
already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and
other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life
and property.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED;
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following
areas, Central Cook, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane, Kendall,
Northern Cook, Northern Will, Southern Cook and Southern Will and
northwest Indiana, including the following area, Lake IN.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.
Extensive street flooding possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow moving showers and thunderstorms with torrential
rainfall will produce locally very heavy rainfall today.
Rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches or more will be possible on
a localized basis. This will lead to instances of flash
flooding into this afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is
possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts.
Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests
along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the
latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding
develop.

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...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following
counties: Cook, DuPage, and Will.

* WHEN...Until 230 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be
flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1129 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Up to 1.5 inches
of rain has fallen thus far, with heavy rainfall still
ongoing in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Cicero, Bolingbrook, Oak Lawn,
Berwyn, Downers Grove, Romeoville, Plainfield, Woodridge,
Midway Airport, South Lawndale, Chicago Lawn, Englewood,
Bridgeport, Roseland, Chicago Loop, South Shore and Burbank.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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