Lake County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency

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1.

Consider conceivable risks to the county
(man-made or natural).
2. Devise a plan(s) to prepare, mitigate,
respond, and recover from those risks.
3. Make sure the resources are available to
execute the plan work (equipment, trained
personnel, etc). Lake County Homeland Security and
Emergency Management Agency
accomplishes these by following IDHS
standard format of planning, mitigation,
response and recovery.

04/04/2026

Lake County Alert System:

Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 4 at 1:59AM CDT until April 4 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties,
Cook, Grundy, Kankakee, La Salle, Livingston and Will and
northwest Indiana, including the following county, Lake IN.

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of ditches, viaducts and other low lying areas.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 157 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rainfall of
between 1 and 2 inches, and locally in excess of 3 inches has
occurred due to thunderstorms since last evening. Flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.
- This areal flood warning replaces flash flood warnings and
advisories previously in effect.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Hammond, Gary, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Calumet
City, Chicago Heights, Roseland, East Chicago, Lansing, Oak
Forest, Harvey, New Lenox, Highland, Blue Island, Munster,
Dolton, Park Forest, Homewood and Matteson.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be
occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should
take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
http://www.weather.gov

04/04/2026

Lake County Alert System:

Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued April 3 at 11:24PM CDT until April 4 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Cook County, Illinois and Lake County, Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 200 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1122 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in localized
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Hammond, Gary, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn,
Calumet City, Portage, Merrillville, Chicago Heights,
Roseland, South Shore, Englewood, Chicago Lawn, Bridgeport,
Midway Airport, South Lawndale, Chicago Loop, East Chicago
and Schererville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
http://www.weather.gov

04/04/2026

Lake County Alert System:

Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 3 at 9:23PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL..The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...

Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties.

For the Kankakee River...including Shelby...Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of
record.

* WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to
IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Low-lying residences are threatened along
Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and
Island Boulevard near Shelby.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of
11.3 feet Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 10.5 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 Saturday evening.
http://www.weather.gov

04/03/2026

Lake County Alert System:

Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 3 at 3:56PM CDT until April 4 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern and central Illinois and northwest
Indiana.

* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening through Saturday
morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads and streets may be flooded. Area creeks and
streams are already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due
to additional rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Recent rounds of heavy rainfall have left soils saturated and
stream and creek levels elevated across the area. Additional
rounds of heavy rainfall this evening and overnight may lead
to rapid run-off and an increased threat of flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is
possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts.
Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests
along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the
latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding
develop.
http://www.weather.gov

04/03/2026

Lake County Alert System:

Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 3 at 1:02AM CDT until April 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL..The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Indiana...

Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties.

For the Kankakee River...including Shelby...flooding is possible.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to
IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning to Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Water overflows low-lying river banks
along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood
Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. Water begins to be
diverted through the Blackberry Marsh Spillway to reduce flood
impacts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 this afternoon.
http://www.weather.gov

04/03/2026

Lake County Alert System:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 11:12PM CDT until April 3 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Porter County in northwestern Indiana...
Lake County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 1245 AM CDT.

* At 1112 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near South Shore to Chicago Heights to 6 miles
southeast of Manhattan, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Hammond, Gary, East Chicago, Highland, Munster, Dyer, and Whiting
around 1115 PM CDT.
Schererville, Griffith, and St. John around 1120 PM CDT.
Merrillville around 1125 PM CDT.
Hobart, Lake Station, and New Chicago around 1135 PM CDT.
Portage, Crown Point, Cedar Lake, and Ogden Dunes around 1140 PM
CDT.
Burns Harbor around 1145 PM CDT.
Chesterton, South Haven, and Porter around 1150 PM CDT.
Winfield and Beverly Shores around 1155 PM CDT.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
http://www.weather.gov

04/02/2026

Lake County Alert System:

Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 1:32AM CDT until April 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee
Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter
Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 7 PM CDT /8 PM
EDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
http://www.weather.gov

03/31/2026

Lake County Alert System:

Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued March 31 at 4:12PM CDT until March 31 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following
counties, Cook and Will and northwest Indiana, including the
following counties, Lake IN and Porter.

* WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 412 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Merrillville, Valparaiso, Chicago Heights, Schererville,
Hobart, Crown Point, Park Forest, Matteson, Frankfort, Cedar
Lake, Steger, Griffith, Dyer, St. John, Richton Park, Sauk
Village, Lynwood, Crete, University Park and Lakes of the
Four Seasons.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
http://www.weather.gov

03/31/2026

Lake County Alert System:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 31 at 4:06PM CDT until March 31 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Will County in northeastern Illinois...
Southeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois...
Central Lake County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 406 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Crete to near Beecher, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Schererville, Cedar Lake, Steger, Dyer, St. John, Sauk Village,
Lynwood, and Crete around 410 PM CDT.
Merrillville, Crown Point, and Griffith around 415 PM CDT.
Hobart around 420 PM CDT.
Winfield around 425 PM CDT.
Lakes of the Four Seasons around 430 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include South
Chicago Heights.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
http://www.weather.gov

03/31/2026

Lake County Alert System:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 31 at 9:55AM CDT until March 31 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Lake County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 1045 AM CDT.

* At 955 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over New Lenox,
Mokena, and Matteson, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Hammond, Gary, Portage, Merrillville, East Chicago, Schererville,
Hobart, Crown Point, Highland, Munster, Cedar Lake, Lowell,
Griffith, Dyer, St. John, Lake Station, Lakes of the Four Seasons,
Winfield, New Chicago, and Lake Dalecarlia.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
http://www.weather.gov

03/31/2026

Lake County Alert System:

Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued March 31 at 9:33AM CDT until March 31 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following
counties, Cook and Will and northwest Indiana, including the
following county, Lake IN.

* WHEN...Until 130 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 933 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain is expected to
fall in the next hour.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Joliet, Hammond, Gary, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Romeoville,
Plainfield, Calumet City, Portage, Merrillville, Chicago
Heights, East Chicago, Schererville, Hobart, Lansing, Oak
Forest, Crown Point, Harvey, Lockport and New Lenox.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
http://www.weather.gov

03/31/2026

Lake County Alert System:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued March 31 at 9:25AM CDT until March 31 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
78 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT /6 PM EDT/ THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE
FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS

LIVINGSTON

IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS

FORD IROQUOIS

IN NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS

DE KALB LA SALLE LEE

IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS

COOK DUPAGE GRUNDY
KANE KANKAKEE KENDALL
WILL

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST INDIANA

BENTON JASPER LAKE IN
NEWTON PORTER

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AURORA, BOLINGBROOK, BOURBONNAIS,
CAROL STREAM, CHESTERTON, CHICAGO, COAL CITY, DEKALB, DEMOTTE,
DIXON, DOWNERS GROVE, DWIGHT, ELGIN, EVANSTON, FAIRBURY, FOWLER,
GARY, GIBSON CITY, GILMAN, HAMMOND, JOLIET, KANKAKEE, KENTLAND,
LA SALLE, LEMONT, LOMBARD, MARSEILLES, MENDOTA, MERRILLVILLE,
MINOOKA, MOROCCO, MORRIS, NAPERVILLE, OAK LAWN, ORLAND PARK,
OSWEGO, OTTAWA, OXFORD, PARK FOREST, PAXTON, PLANO, PONTIAC,
PORTAGE, RENSSELAER, ROSELAWN, SCHAUMBURG, STREATOR, SYCAMORE,
VALPARAISO, WATSEKA, WHEATON, WILMINGTON, AND YORKVILLE.
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