Flash Flood Warning Still in Effect
According to the National Weather Service website, a flash flood warning was issued for Cook, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Will and Lake (Indiana) counties at 5:58 a.m. Expect this warning to last until at least 11 a.m.
According to the weather service, up to five inches fell in Joliet on Tuesday morning. Many streets and viaducts remained flooded. Other areas seeing heavy downpour are southern Cook county amnd eastern Will County, Ind. The weather service expects the rain and flooding to continue Tuesday morning.
The department recommends that homes that rely on private wells consider using bottled or disinfected water until the safety of their well can be determined.
This flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent and occurring. People near creeks and streams should take immediate action to protect themselves and not drive across flooded areas.
Posted by Shane Alan Andersen
