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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Chicago, IL
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.
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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.
- 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
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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
$$
ILC099-251800-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0030.211026T0454Z-211028T0743Z/
/OTWI2.1.ER.211026T0454Z.211027T0000Z.211028T0142Z.NO/
419 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
Illinois River from Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa downstream to
Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa gauge.
* From this evening to early Thursday morning.
* At 3:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 460.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 463.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 464.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will
then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 465.0 feet, Harbor Walk in Heritage Harbor east of
Ottawa is inundated.
&&
LAT...LON 4137 8898 4137 8879 4130 8879 4128 8899
$$
Carlaw308 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 9:57 PM CDT | River Flood Watch | LOT | Lake | 12 hr |
| Oct 24, 3:10 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | LOT | Lake | 36 hr |
| Oct 24, 6:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LOT | Benton, Jasper, Newton | 77 min |
| Oct 23, 9:57 PM CDT | River Flood Watch | LOT | Iroquois | 38 hr |
| Oct 23, 9:57 PM CDT | River Flood Watch | LOT | LaSalle | 4 days |
| Oct 23, 9:57 PM CDT | River Flood Watch | LOT | Livingston | 3 days |
| Oct 24, 11:28 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | LOT | Grundy, LaSalle | 71 hr |
| Oct 24, 11:28 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | LOT | Bureau, LaSalle, Putnam | 6 days |
| Oct 24, 11:28 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | LOT | LaSalle | 3 days |
| Oct 24, 6:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LOT | Ford, Livingston | 52 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.