Active AlertsOrland Park, IL

The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in IndianaIllinoi
S: Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook and Lake IN Counties.
What: Near flood stage water levels likely.
Where: Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.
When: From this evening to Friday morning.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Water overflows low-lying river banks outside of the levee-protected area in Hammond and Munster. At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to near flood stage overnight tonight. - Flood stage is 12.0 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon.