41°36'N / 87°36'W / Hoogte 183 m / 08:58 16-03-2026, America/Chicago (UTC-5)
vanaf: 16-03-2026, 04:40
naar: 16-03-2026, 13:00
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County. * WHAT...Minor flood stage is forecasted. * WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge. * WHEN...From early this morning to this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water begins to be diverted through Thorn Creek Diversion Tunnel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 8.9 feet. - The stage has been rising throughout this morning. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood later this morning and crest just over 9 feet. It is then expected to fall below flood stage by early afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Cook, IL
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 10 AM this morning. this
afternoon.
NWS Chicago IL
16-03-2026, 04:40
vanaf: 16-03-2026, 03:55
naar: 16-03-2026, 13:00
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...La Salle, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will cause sharply reduced visibilities, particularly in open areas. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
CookSlow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for Illinois can be obtained at
www.gettingaroundillinois.com.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.NWS Chicago IL16-03-2026, 03:55vanaf: 16-03-2026, 03:55
naar: 16-03-2026, 13:00
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Livingston, Central Cook, Eastern Will, Grundy, Northern Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow may cause sharply reduced visibilities, particularly in open areas. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Southern Cook,CookSlow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for Illinois can be obtained at
www.gettingaroundillinois.com.NWS Chicago IL16-03-2026, 03:55vanaf: 16-03-2026, 04:46
naar: 16-03-2026, 10:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by previous excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following counties, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will and northwest Indiana, including the following county, Lake IN. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams will remain at bankfull or crest in minor flood stage. Partial flooding of low-lying areas such as fields and ditches will continue. Due to falling temperatures and falling snow, flood waters may be slow to recede or may even freeze in place, particularly in ditches and fields. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 441 AM CDT, river gauge levels in the advisory area indicate that many rivers and creeks are in action or minor flood stage. In addition, many fields, ditches, and other low lying areas are full of water. - Some locations that are experiencing flooding include... Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Cicero, Hammond, Gary, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook, Palatine, Skokie, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Mount Prospect and Wheaton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Cook, IL; DuPage, IL; Kane, IL; Kendall, IL; Will, IL; Lake, INA 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.NWS Chicago IL16-03-2026, 04:46