The National Weather Service issued an urgent flash flood warning for portions of Cook, DuPage and Kane counties, warning residents to avoid travel as significant flash flooding brought on by multiple inches of rain triggered “dangerous and life-threatening” situations.
Some residents in Kane County received an “Imminent Threat Alert” message from the NWS, urging them not to travel unless fleeing a flooded area or under an evacuation order.
The flash flood warning was in effect for northwestern Cook County, northwestern DuPage County and northeastern Kane County until 7 p.m. According to the NWS, Doppler radar and rain gauges showed thunderstorms producing 2 to 3 inches of rain per hour, with up to 3 inches already having been recorded in far northeast portions of Kane County.
Flash flooding was occurring in the Elgin area at around 4 p.m., according to the NWS.
Residents in the affected areas were advised to expect rapid-onset, significant flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches, low-lying areas and poor-drainage areas. Widespread street and underpass flooding was possible, as well as flooding on highways.
According to the NWS, a flash flood warning is issued when rapid on-set flooding is imminent and may be occurring. Meteorologists advise those who encounter flooded roads “to turn around, not drown,” emphasizing most deaths occur in vehicles.
The following locations are among those that may experience flash flooding:
Elgin, Schaumburg, Wheaton, Hoffman Estates, Bartlett, Streamwood, Carol Stream, Hanover Park, Carpentersville, St. Charles, Algonquin, West Chicago, Huntley, Campton Hills, Roselle, Bloomingdale, South Elgin, Winfield, Pingree Grove and Gilberts.
As the flash flood warning remains in effect, stay with the NBC 5 Storm Team for the latest updates.
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