Active AlertsCook

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Extreme Southeast Central Cook County in northeastern Illinoi
S: Central Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana
When: Until 900 AM CST Saturday.
Impacts: Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may be clogged with leaf debris increasing the risk of flooding.
Additional Details: - At 530 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated lake effect rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Several creeks and streams are rising, including the Turkey Creek near Merrillville which has recently risen above bankfull. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Chicago, Hammond, Gary, Calumet City, Merrillville, South Shore, East Chicago, Schererville, Hobart, Lansing, Crown Point, Highland, Munster, Cedar Lake, Griffith, Dyer, South Deering, St. John, Lake Station, Lynwood, Lakes of the Four Seasons, Whiting, Winfield and New Chicago. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.