Active AlertsGlenwood, IL

The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County. For the Thorn Creekincluding ThorntonMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge.
When: From this morning to early tomorrow afternoon.
Impacts: At 9.0 feet, Water begins to be diverted through Thorn Creek Diversion Tunnel.
Additional Details: - At 6:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 late tonight.