The city of Des Plaines declared a state of local emergency at 1:20 p.m. today because of flash flooding.
In a written statement, Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia said a shelter has been established in the Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St. The city recommended the evacuation of the following areas:
-- The area bounded by River Road, Touhy Avenue, Maple Street and Oakton Street.
-- Campbell Avenue at River Road.
-- The Methodist Campground.
-- Everything east of River Road, Golf Road, or I-294 to Busse Highway.
The dozen schools in Des Plaines' Community Consolidated School District 62 will be closed Monday because of flooding.
Emily S. Achenbaum
We received a call from our elementary school principal that all District #62 schools in Des Plaines will be closed Monday, Sept. 15.
any flooding in 770 Pearson condo bldg in Desplaines?
What is it about "flood plain" that is so difficult to understand. If you must build on a flood plain, sooner or later you will have a flood. Much of the area along the Des Plaines River is built on a swamp. Why the constant surprise that there are floods? Water will always win.