Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Berwyn, IL ∙ Hodgkins, IL ∙ Riverside, IL ∙ La Grange, IL ∙ Bedford Park, IL ∙ North Riverside, IL ∙ Countryside, IL ∙ Bridgeview, IL ∙ Hines, IL ∙ Stickney, IL

Headline

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...
Des Plaines River at Riverside affecting Central Cook zone.
For the Des Plaines River...including Riverside...flooding is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon.
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Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Chicago IL 1017 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Riverside affecting Central Cook zone. For the Des Plaines River...including Riverside...flooding is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon. && ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Roosevelt Road in Forest Park downstream to Hodgkins, including the Riverside gauge. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Low-lying sections of Miller Meadow, Indian Gardens, Cermak Woods, Ottawa Trail Woods, and other forest land along the river are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 7.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 4186 8787 4187 8777 4183 8776 4174 8780 4178 8791 4184 8786

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