The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago has issued a Flash Flood Warning until 2:45pm and a Flood Watch effective until 6 p.m.

A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Chicago will continue to be under a Flood Watch until 6 p.m. IMPACT: Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded. Extensive street flooding possible. Slow moving showers and thunderstorms with torrential rainfall will produce locally very heavy rainfall today. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches or more will be possible ona localized basis. This will lead to instances of flash flooding into this afternoon.

Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is monitoring weather conditions with the National Weather Service in Chicago and coordinating efforts city departments and other agencies through the Emergency Operations Center to respond to the storms affecting the Chicago area today.

The City of Chicago urges motorists to use caution and avoid driving through standing water on streets, viaducts and low-lying areas. Residents can call 3-1-1, visit 311.chicago.gov or use the CHI311 app to report water in your basement, standing water in the street or viaduct flooding

 

The public safety tool provides safety information, preparedness tips, emergency alerts, weather information and more in the palm of your hand. Users will also have access to current forecasts, radar, and other weather-related information as well. The app is now available through the Apple App and Google Play stores. To immediately download, click HERE or visit the website Chicago.gov/OEMC.

 

Sign up for NotifyChicago alerts at NotifyChicago.org. OEMC also issues TEXT alerts for lakefront notices, issues affecting businesses or events:

For additional information on emergency preparedness information, we encourage residents to download the Chicago OEMC app, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. Sign-up to receive Notify Chicago alerts Follow the Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Facebook(@coemc), Twitter (@ChicagoOEMC), Instagram (chicago_oemc_911), Bluesky @chicagooemc.bsky.social) and Threads (@chicago_oemc_911).