Cook, Will counties among several under flood advisory
WILL COUNTY, Ill. - A flood advisory was issued early Friday morning for portions of north central and northeast Illinois.
What we know:
Heavy rain combined with frozen soils has prompted a flood advisory for parts of north central and northeast Illinois, including in DeKalb, La Salle, Lee, Will, Kendall and Ogle counties, until 11 a.m.
There is also a flood advisory for Cook, DuPage, Kane and Lake counties until 1 p.m.
Flooding is anticipated in areas with poor drainage systems, including urban areas.
Authorities are advising residents to be cautious and avoid standing water or areas prone to flooding. They expect streams and creeks to rise out of their banks.
The Impact:
Flooding could disrupt travel and cause property damage, particularly in urban and poor drainage areas. Non-paved surfaces, including parking lots and rural roads, could experience standing water.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by FOX 32's Meteorologist Mike Caplan.