Active AlertsSchaumburg, IL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Indiana Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook and Lake IN Counties. For the Little Calumet Riverincluding Munster (Hohman Avenue) Minor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
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: Until late Tuesday morning.
Impacts: At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.
Additional Details: - At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 12.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - 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. 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 Tuesday morning.

What: Thunderstorm activity through late this afternoon will create varying currents, rapid water level fluctuations, and dangerous swimming conditions with waves 3 to 5 feet expected. Northerly winds will develop tonight and create high wave action and dangerous swimming conditions with waves 6 to 9 feet expected.
Where: In Illinois, Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. In Indiana, Lake and Porter Counties.
When: Through Wednesday morning.
Impacts: Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.