Lockport Emergency Management Agency

03/09/2026

Heads up!

Tuesday will be a day to be weather aware since there will be a threat for multiple rounds of severe storms in the general area from late afternoon through the overnight hours into Wednesday morning. While we are still a few days away, here are some insights into the severe weather threat:

✔️All hazards including tornadoes, destructive hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding will be on the table.

✔️The threat for tornadoes will be highest near a warm front. Warm fronts often stall near or just south of the Interstate 80 corridor this time of year. This aspect of the forecast will be a key focus going forward.

✔️The main threats north of the warm front will be destructive hail and flash flooding.

✔️There will be multiple rounds of storms, lasting potentially over a 6 to 12 hour period in some locations.

Adjustments in the forecast are all but likely as we get closer. With that said, keep Tuesday in mind for a day to be weather aware.

12/29/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT:

Multiple incidents causing delays/closures.

RR gates at 9th and State are stuck down. Traffic is being rerouted.

State St. is closed at 14th due powerline and utility pole issues.

Avoid the area if possible.

12.28.25.19:23

11/29/2025

11/28/2025

ALERT: WINTER STORM WARNING
..WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts possible northwest of an Ottawa to Aurora to Waukegan line. Southeast winds gusting to 30 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates are expected Saturday afternoon. The snow may mix with or transition to drizzle east of interstate 55 Saturday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. The latest road conditions for Indiana can be obtained at https://511in.org.

10/30/2025

🎃👻 Halloween Alert!👻🎃 Get ready for a spooktacular evening! Trick-or-Treating will take place on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

08/18/2025

⛈ ⛈ Due to the threat of severe thunderstorms and out of concern for public safety this evening, Cruisin' Into Lockport - August 18 has been cancelled.

Although there is only a chance of storms, the fact at City Hall is closed for renovations means that should lightning occur, we have no option for sheltering in place.

So sorry for the inconvenience, and we hope to see you next week!

07/11/2025

ALERT: TORNADO WATCH

TORNADO WATCH 508 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

ILC007-031-037-043-063-089-093-097-099-103-111-141-197-201-
120400-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0508.250711T2150Z-250712T0400Z/

IL ILLINOIS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

BOONE COOK DE KALB
DUPAGE GRUNDY KANE
KENDALL LAKE LA SALLE
LEE MCHENRY OGLE
WILL WINNEBAGO

07/03/2025

🎆 Lockport Fireworks Show – TONIGHT at Dellwood Park!
🕤 Start time: Around 9:15 PM

🚗 IMPORTANT PARKING NOTICE
Parking at Dellwood Park is very limited; lots are typically full shortly after 8:00 PM.
👉 Once full, lots will be closed, so please arrive early if you want a spot on-site.

✅ You may park on nearby side streets, unless posted otherwise, or if it would block traffic or create a hazard.

🚧 After the fireworks, some side streets will be closed or made one-way to move traffic out and keep pedestrians safe.
Please drive carefully and watch for people walking.

📍 Follow all signs and event staff directions.

🎇 Enjoy the show - and have a safe night in Lockport!

06/09/2025

CANAL DAYS FIREWORKS ADVISORY!

PARENTS, if you plan on picking your children up AFTER 9:30, you MUST come North on Canal Street (from 9th Street) to get to the pickup zone. 2nd Street will be ONE WAY going OUT of the fest.

CANAL STREET will be ONE WAY going NORTH towards 2nd Street. Use the LEFT side of the street for waiting. Do not block driveways or the right lane. NO U-Turns!!

When you have your kids, use the RIGHT lane to leave. Head NORTH to 2nd, turn right, exit on to STATE.

These directions apply to ALL pickups AFTER 9:30 pm tonight - family, kids, and ride-shares.

06/06/2025

OLD CANAL DAYS FESTIVAL - PARKING INFORMATION

All guest vehicles must use the designated ONE-WAY drive around the parking area.

Parking is available:
- In the grassy area north of the event grounds.
- On the gravel surface via the one-way loop (limited spaces).

Accessible parking is located next to the NORTH GATEWAY and can be reached by following the same one-way route.

DROP-OFFs and PICK-UPs, including ride-shares, must also follow the loop to the NORTH GATEWAY.

Please consult the event map below or oldcanaldays.com/161/maps for detailed information.

Note: Guests may bring outdoor folding chairs (no seating is provided at the main stage). Coolers are NOT permitted.