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Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge. WHEN...Until late tonight. IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, 187th Street threatened in Glenwood. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CST Saturday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CST Saturday was 10.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County. For the Thorn Creek...including Thornton...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.