CROWN POINT | An active Flood Watch is in effect for northwest Indiana. CGN News is publishing this alert because official National Weather Service alert data includes one or more CGN coverage areas: Lake County, Indiana.
What is active now
The primary active alert is Flood Watch with NWS severity listed as Severe, urgency listed as Future and certainty listed as Possible.
The alert became effective 4 July 2026 at 10:39 AM EDT. The current listed expiration or ending time is 4 July 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT. Readers should rely on the latest county-specific National Weather Service alert before making safety decisions.
Current official alerts
Flood Watch: NWS lists the affected area as Lee; De Kalb; Kane; DuPage; La Salle; Kendall; Grundy; Northern Cook; Central Cook; Southern Cook; Northern Will; Southern Will; Eastern Will; Lake. Current listed expiration or ending time: 4 July 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT.
Coverage area
This CGN alert covers Lake County, Indiana. Nearby communities may experience different conditions, and warnings can change quickly.
Safety
Do not drive through floodwater. Water can be deeper than it appears, and roads may be damaged beneath the surface. Keep children and pets away from flooded creeks, ditches, drainage areas and riverbanks.
Official instruction
A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to action should flooding develop.
This alert should be updated if the National Weather Service issues, cancels, extends or replaces the active alert. Do not rely on this article alone for emergency decisions. Keep wireless emergency alerts enabled and monitor official NWS, NOAA, local emergency management and trusted local broadcast sources.
Additional Reporting By: National Weather Service; NOAA; National Weather Service Chicago