Thunderstorms produced heavy rain across portions of northern Illinois which lead to widespread flooding and areas of flash flooding during the early morning hours of September 13th.

Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 13-SEP-19 03:00:00 to 13-SEP-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The North Branch Chicago River overflowed its banks, which caused flooding along Lake Cook Road.  Dundee Road was closed at Lee Road.

Heavy Rain in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 12-SEP-19 19:00:00 to 13-SEP-19 06:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Measured rainfall of 3.90 inches was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 13-SEP-19 00:00:00 to 13-SEP-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH BARRINGTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was snapped near its base.

Flood in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 13-SEP-19 00:00:00 to 13-SEP-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAMUELSON CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Aldeen Golf Club was flooded near Keith Creek.

Flash Flood in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 13-SEP-19 01:40:00 to 13-SEP-19 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARVARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple road closures and water over roadways were reported from the Harvard area.

Flood in BOONE, ILLINOIS
From 13-SEP-19 05:45:00 to 13-SEP-19 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Route 173 was closed due to flooding of Beaver Creek.

Flood in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 13-SEP-19 20:00:00 to 16-SEP-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding occurred along portions of the Des Plaines River.  The river crested at 10.48 feet near Russell on September 15th.  Flood stage near Russell is 6.5 feet and major stage is 10 feet.

Flash Flood in BOONE, ILLINOIS
From 13-SEP-19 00:45:00 to 13-SEP-19 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple roads were closed in and around the Popular Grove and Capron areas due to high water.  Route 173 was closed due to flooding of Beaver Creek.  Rainfall of 4.03 inches was measured in Capron.

Flood in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 13-SEP-19 05:45:00 to 14-SEP-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANNEL LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

After heavy rain and flash flooding during the morning of September 12th and again on the morning of September 13th, widespread flooding continued across much of Lake County into the morning of September 14th.

Flash Flood in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 13-SEP-19 02:30:00 to 13-SEP-19 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANNEL LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding was reported in numerous areas in Lake County.  Cars were stranded in high water at Route 41 and Kilbourne Road.  Route 173 was closed between Delaney and Kilbourne Roads due to flooding.  Route 60-Townline Road was closed between Route 21 and St. Mary's Road due to flooding.  Numerous residential streets were closed in Highland Park due to flooding from the North Branch Chicago River.  A large stretch of Route 41 was closed between Route 137 and Route 176 due to flooding.  Trail Way was closed due to flooding from the Skokie River.  Quentin Road was closed at Pheasant Ridge Drive due to flooding.  Numerous roadways were flooded near Golf Road and New York Street.  Frederick Road was closed due to flooding near Mill Creek.  Route 137 was closed near Casey Road due to flooding.  Two people were rescued from two flooded homes along Helmholz Avenue in Waukegan.
Storm total rainfall amounts included 3.47 inches two miles north northeast of Lake Forest; 3.46 inches near Lake Zurich; 3.37 inches two miles east southeast of Libertyville; 3.27 inches one mile south of Highland; 3.26 inches one mile west of Lake Bluff; 3.13 inches two miles north of Buffalo Grove and 3.09 inches one mile south southwest of Winthrop Harbor.