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.
At 1104 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding
ongoing across the warned area. Between 2 and 5.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Multiple roads, interstates, and viaducts in Chicago
have flooded, and water rescues are ongoing.
HAZARD...Significant flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement.
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, Cicero, West Town, Bridgeport, South Lawndale, Chicago
Loop, Austin, Navy Pier, Northerly Island, Near West Side, Near
North Side, Humboldt Park, Brighton Park, East Garfield Park,
Lower West Side, North Lawndale, Near South Side, Douglas, West
Garfield Park and McKinley Park.