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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Chicago, IL

October 24, 2021Lake County, Indiana; Cook County, Illinois

NWS Chicago, IL issued this river flood warning at Oct 24, 2021, 10:08 AM CDT for Lake County, Indiana; Cook County, Illinois. It took effect at Oct 24, 2021, 11:19 PM CDT. It was in force for 39 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Oct 24, 2021, 10:08 AM CDT (15:08 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 24, 2021, 11:19 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 26, 2021, 2:43 PM CDT
In force
39 hr
Issued by
NWS Chicago, IL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Moderate

Counties Cook County, IL, Lake County, IN

The radar

The Chicago radar (KLOT), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Little Calumet River at Munster (LCMI3). The gauge peaked at 13.22 ft at Oct 25, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT.

actionminormoderate5101510/2410/2510/2610/27
Action stage
11.5 ft
Minor stage
12 ft
Moderate stage
14 ft
Major stage
17 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05536195, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

362 
WGUS43 KLOT 241508
FLWLOT

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1008 AM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers...

  Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Lake 
  County Indiana
  and Southern Cook County in Illinois.

For the Little Calumet River...including South Holland, Munster 
(Hohman Avenue)...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as 
forecast precipitation 48 hours into the future. Changes to the 
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 48 hours, may 
cause changes to these river forecasts.

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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/Chicago and 
water.weather.gov

The next statement is expected around 1015 PM CDT this evening.

&&


ILC031-INC089-250315-
/O.NEW.KLOT.FL.W.0021.211025T0419Z-211026T1900Z/
/LCMI3.2.ER.211025T0419Z.211025T1800Z.211026T1300Z.NO/
1008 AM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to 
  confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the 
  Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.
* From this evening to early Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 5.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 14.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It 
  will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected 
  area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 
  feet on 08/18/1968.


&&

LAT...LON 4163 8756 4159 8740 4153 8743 4157 8758

$$

- Izzi
8 follow-up statements
844 
WGUS83 KLOT 250124
FLSLOT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
824 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...

  Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook 
  and Lake IN Counties.

For the Little Calumet River...including South Holland, Munster 
(Hohman Avenue)...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as 
forecast precipitation 48 hours into the future. Changes to the 
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 48 hours, may 
cause changes to these river forecasts.

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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/Chicago and 
water.weather.gov

The next statement is expected by around 1100 AM CDT Monday morning.

&&


ILC031-INC089-251330-
/O.EXT.KLOT.FL.W.0021.211025T0518Z-211026T1800Z/
/LCMI3.1.ER.211025T0518Z.211025T1200Z.211026T1300Z.NO/
824 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to 
  confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the 
  Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.
* From late tonight to early Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight to a crest of 13.9 feet tomorrow morning. 
  It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected 
  area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.


&&

LAT...LON 4163 8756 4159 8740 4153 8743 4157 8758

$$

Kluber
767 
WGUS83 KLOT 250919
FLSLOT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
419 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...

  Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook 
  and Lake IN Counties.

  Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County.

  Kankakee River near Wilmington affecting Will, Kankakee and 
  Grundy Counties.

  Iroquois River at Rensselaer affecting Jasper County.

  Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County.

  Vermilion River at Pontiac affecting Livingston County.

  Mazon River near Coal City affecting Grundy County.

  Illinois River at Morris affecting La Salle and Grundy Counties.

  Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam 
  Counties.

  Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County.

For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Pontiac, 
Leonore...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as 
forecast precipitation 48 hours into the future. Changes to the 
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 48 hours, may 
cause changes to these river forecasts.

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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/Chicago and 
water.weather.gov

The next statement is expected before 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

&&


ILC031-INC089-251800-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211026T1800Z/
/LCMI3.1.ER.211025T0929Z.211025T1200Z.211026T1300Z.NO/
419 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to 
  confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the 
  Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 4:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  this morning to a crest of 13.9 feet this morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected 
  area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.


&&

LAT...LON 4163 8756 4159 8740 4153 8743 4157 8758

$$

ILC091-251800-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0022.211025T1227Z-211027T1001Z/
/MOMI2.2.ER.211025T1227Z.211026T0000Z.211027T0400Z.NO/
419 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with 
  Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge.
* From this morning to early Wednesday morning.
* At 3:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 3.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  morning to a crest of 6.6 feet this evening. It will then fall 
  below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 6.5 feet, Residences along Serpentine Drive are 
  threatened in the Garden of Eden subdivision upstream of Momence. 
  Residences along Riverside Drive are threatened in the Illiana 
  subdivision upstream of Momence. County road 15500E/3500N 
  threatened north of the river. River North Road and River South 
  Road threatened west of Momence.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.6 
  feet on 01/14/1994.


&&

LAT...LON 4115 8784 4118 8778 4122 8756 4111 8753
      4106 8780 4106 8784

$$

ILC063-091-197-251800-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0023.211025T1536Z-211027T1800Z/
/WLMI2.1.ER.211025T1536Z.211026T1200Z.211027T1200Z.NO/
419 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Kankakee River from confluence with Iroquois River downstream to 
  confluence with the Illinois River, including the Wilmington gauge.
* From this morning to early Wednesday afternoon.
* At 3:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 2.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 7.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 7.5 feet, South Island Park in Wilmington partially 
  flooded.


&&

LAT...LON 4137 8829 4141 8824 4115 8784 4106 8784
      4122 8814

$$

INC073-251800-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0024.211025T1609Z-211028T0235Z/
/RZLI3.1.ER.211025T1609Z.211026T1800Z.211027T2034Z.NO/
419 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Iroquois River from Near Rensselaer downstream to near I-65 east 
  of Foresman, including the Rensselaer gauge.
* From this morning to late Wednesday evening.
* At 3:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 7.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 13.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It 
  will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Water surrounds several homes in Rensselaer.


&&

LAT...LON 4094 8727 4100 8709 4091 8709 4085 8723

$$

ILC099-251800-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0025.211025T1630Z-211028T1116Z/
/LNRI2.2.ER.211025T1630Z.211027T0000Z.211028T0515Z.NO/
419 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Vermilion River from IL-23 near Streator downstream to confluence 
  with the Illinois River, including the Leonore gauge.
* From this morning to Thursday morning.
* At 3:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 24.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.3 
  feet on 09/15/2008.


&&

LAT...LON 4131 8912 4132 8899 4113 8880 4109 8889

$$

ILC105-251800-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0026.211025T2338Z-211027T1630Z/
/PNTI2.2.ER.211025T2338Z.211026T1800Z.211027T1030Z.NO/
419 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Vermilion River from Near Pontiac downstream to IL-23 near 
  Streator, including the Pontiac gauge.
* From this evening to late Wednesday morning.
* At 3:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 8.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 16.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Numerous residences threatened along Grove 
  Street south of the river in Pontiac. Washington Elementary School 
  is threatened in Pontiac.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0 
  feet on 05/01/1933.


&&

LAT...LON 4109 8889 4113 8880 4084 8852 4079 8861

$$

ILC063-251800-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0027.211025T2341Z-211027T0131Z/
/COLI2.1.ER.211025T2341Z.211026T0600Z.211026T1930Z.NO/
419 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Mazon River from IL-113 west of Coal City downstream to confluence 
  with Illinois River, including the Coal City gauge.
* From this evening to tomorrow evening.
* At 3:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 13.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It 
  will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Flooding of low lying areas begins near the 
  river.


&&

LAT...LON 4135 8844 4136 8838 4133 8832 4128 8832
      4126 8838 4132 8839

$$

ILC063-099-251800-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0028.211026T0138Z-211027T1618Z/
/MORI2.1.ER.211026T0138Z.211026T1200Z.211027T1017Z.NO/
419 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Illinois River from Kankakee River outlet at Channahon downstream 
  to Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa, including the Morris gauge.
* From this evening to late Wednesday morning.
* At 3:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 7.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 17.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Secondary roads near Morris flood. Illini 
  Park near Marseilles floods.


&&

LAT...LON 4137 8879 4134 8860 4144 8822 4137 8820
      4126 8867 4130 8879

$$

ILC011-099-155-251800-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0029.211026T0320Z-211031T1200Z/
/LSLI2.1.ER.211026T0320Z.211027T1800Z.211031T0600Z.NO/
419 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to 
  confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge.
* From this evening to Sunday morning.
* At 3:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 25.2 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It 
  will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.


&&

LAT...LON 4131 8940 4135 8933 4137 8898 4128 8899
      4128 8929

$$

ILC099-251800-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0030.211026T0454Z-211028T0743Z/
/OTWI2.1.ER.211026T0454Z.211027T0000Z.211028T0142Z.NO/
419 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Illinois River from Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa downstream to 
  Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa gauge.
* From this evening to early Thursday morning.
* At 3:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 460.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 463.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 464.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 465.0 feet, Harbor Walk in Heritage Harbor east of 
  Ottawa is inundated.


&&

LAT...LON 4137 8898 4137 8879 4130 8879 4128 8899

$$

Carlaw
308 
WGUS83 KLOT 251103
FLSLOT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
603 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Indiana...Illinois...

  Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook 
  and Lake IN Counties.

For the Little Calumet River...including Munster (Hohman Avenue)...
Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as 
forecast precipitation 48 hours into the future. Changes to the 
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 48 hours, may 
cause changes to these river forecasts.

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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/Chicago and 
water.weather.gov

The next statement is expected around 615 PM CDT this evening.

&&


ILC031-INC089-252315-
/O.EXT.KLOT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211026T2000Z/
/LCMI3.1.ER.211025T1200Z.211026T0000Z.211026T1400Z.NO/
603 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to 
  confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the 
  Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.
* Until tomorrow afternoon.
* At 5:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  morning to a crest of 13.6 feet this evening. It will then fall 
  below flood stage late tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected 
  area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.


&&

LAT...LON 4163 8756 4159 8740 4153 8743 4157 8758

$$

Carlaw
299 
WGUS83 KLOT 251445
FLSLOT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
945 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...

  Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook 
  and Lake IN Counties.

For the Little Calumet River...including South Holland, Munster 
(Hohman Avenue)...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/Chicago and 
water.weather.gov

The next statement is expected by this evening.

&&


ILC031-INC089-260300-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211026T2000Z/
/LCMI3.1.ER.211025T1047Z.211026T0000Z.211026T2100Z.NO/
945 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to 
  confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the 
  Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.
* Until tomorrow afternoon.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected 
  area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.


&&

LAT...LON 4163 8756 4159 8740 4153 8743 4157 8758

$$

Ogorek
689 
WGUS83 KLOT 251930
FLSLOT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
230 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Illinois...Indiana...

  Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County.

  Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook 
  and Lake IN Counties.

For the Thorn Creek...including Thornton...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/Chicago and 
water.weather.gov

The next statement is expected by Tuesday morning.

&&


ILC031-261330-
/O.EXT.KLOT.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-211026T1500Z/
/THNI2.1.ER.211025T1345Z.211026T0000Z.211026T1115Z.NO/
230 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with 
  Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 1:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.


&&

LAT...LON 4161 8760 4158 8754 4151 8760 4154 8767

$$

ILC031-INC089-261330-
/O.EXT.KLOT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211027T0300Z/
/LCMI3.1.ER.211025T1047Z.211026T0000Z.211027T0000Z.NO/
230 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to 
  confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the 
  Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.
* Until late tomorrow evening.
* At 2:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected 
  area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.


&&

LAT...LON 4163 8756 4159 8740 4153 8743 4157 8758

$$

Ogorek
371 
WGUS83 KLOT 260041
FLSLOT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
741 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Illinois...Indiana...

  Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County.

  Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook 
  and Lake IN Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/Chicago and 
water.weather.gov

The next statement is expected around 1230 PM CDT Tuesday afternoon.

&&


ILC031-261730-
/O.EXT.KLOT.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-211026T1730Z/
/THNI2.1.ER.211025T1345Z.211025T2330Z.211026T1130Z.NO/
741 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with 
  Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 6:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.1 feet and cresting.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  Tuesday morning and continue falling to 5.0 feet Wednesday night.


&&

LAT...LON 4161 8760 4158 8754 4151 8760 4154 8767

$$

ILC031-INC089-261845-
/O.EXT.KLOT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211027T1200Z/
/LCMI3.1.ER.211025T1047Z.211026T0600Z.211027T0600Z.NO/
741 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to 
  confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the 
  Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.2 feet and cresting.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to crest through 
  early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage 
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected 
  area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.


&&

LAT...LON 4163 8756 4159 8740 4153 8743 4157 8758

$$

Friedlein
043 
WGUS83 KLOT 261250
FLSLOT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
750 AM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...

  Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook 
  and Lake IN Counties.

For the Little Calumet River...including Munster (Hohman Avenue)...
Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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/Chicago and 
water.weather.gov

The next statement is expected around 930 PM CDT this evening.

&&


ILC031-INC089-270230-
/O.EXT.KLOT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211027T0224Z/
/LCMI3.1.ER.211025T1047Z.211026T0330Z.211026T2024Z.NO/
750 AM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to 
  confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the 
  Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.
* Until late this evening.
* At 7:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected 
  area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.


&&

LAT...LON 4163 8756 4159 8740 4153 8743 4157 8758

$$

CMS
693 
WGUS83 KLOT 261943
FLSLOT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
243 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Indiana...Illinois...

  Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook 
  and Lake IN Counties.

ILC031-INC089-262045-
/O.CAN.KLOT.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-211026T1943Z/
/LCMI3.1.ER.211025T1047Z.211026T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
243 PM CDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...The Flood Warning for Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond 
downstream to confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, 
including the Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge has been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to 
  confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the 
  Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge.
* At 2:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.3 feet Tuesday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 4163 8756 4159 8740 4153 8743 4157 8758

$$

Birk

The office that day

Everything else NWS Chicago, IL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 23, 9:57 PM CDTRiver Flood WatchLOTLake12 hr
Oct 24, 3:10 AM CDTWind AdvisoryLOTLake36 hr
Oct 24, 6:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLOTBenton, Jasper, Newton77 min
Oct 23, 9:57 PM CDTRiver Flood WatchLOTIroquois38 hr
Oct 23, 9:57 PM CDTRiver Flood WatchLOTLaSalle4 days
Oct 23, 9:57 PM CDTRiver Flood WatchLOTLivingston3 days
Oct 24, 11:28 AM CDTRiver Flood WatchLOTGrundy, LaSalle71 hr
Oct 24, 11:28 AM CDTRiver Flood WatchLOTBureau, LaSalle, Putnam6 days
Oct 24, 11:28 AM CDTRiver Flood WatchLOTLaSalle3 days
Oct 24, 6:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLOTFord, Livingston52 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.