Flooding Closes Roads In Naperville As Tornado Watch In Effect

NAPERVILLE, IL — Localized flooding closed parts of at least two roads in Naperville Saturday afternoon, as a flood watch and tornado watch were in effect for DuPage and Will counties.

(video taken by Ben Hutchison near Gartner Road and Whirlway Avenue; Tweet shared with permission)

As of 1 p.m., Washington Street was closed at Bailey Road and Julian Street was closed at Prairie Avenue.

A tornado watch was in effect for DuPage, Will, Cook and Grundy counties until 7 p.m. A flash flood warning was in place for DuPage, Will and Cook counties until 6:15 p.m.

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Residents were advised not to drive through flooded areas and to call 630-420-6187 to flooding.