Waarschuwingen, First United Lutheran Church

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 4:47PM CDT until June 18 at 6:01PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL ...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Lake IN and Cook Counties. For the Little Calumet River...including South Holland, Munster (Hohman Avenue)...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge. * WHEN...From this afternoon to tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected area are inundated in Hammond and Munster. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest of near 13 feet late this evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. 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 morning.