News
"Chicago-area residents urged to limit water use ahead of storms, possible flooding," NBC Chicago
April 3, 2026
The National Weather Service said recent heavy rainfall has left the soil saturated and elevated stream and creek levels, increasing the risk more rainfall could trigger rapid runoff and flash flooding.
"DPI’s GPU-driven model can predict floods faster, more accurately," Discovery Partners Institute, University of Illinois
April 3, 2026
The project introduces a breakthrough in urban flood prediction, using GPU-accelerated computing to deliver near real-time forecasts at a city scale rather than across broader regions.
Overflow Action Alert
April 3, 2026
Reduce your use of water before, during and after rainstorms to reduce the amount of water in your municipal sewers.
Public invited to visit MWRD’s O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant for open house and tours in May; other facilities to open later in month
April 2, 2026
Guests of all ages may take an abbreviated tour of the plant, meet with MWRD staff for interactive activities and take home free oak tree saplings, milkweed and native wildflower seeds.
10 a.m. Storm Update: MWRD continues to manage flow
April 2, 2026
As much as 0.4 inches of rain has fallen so far in parts of Cook County for the storm that began around 12:00 a.m. this morning.
Overflow Action Alert
April 1, 2026
Reduce your use of water before, during and after rainstorms to reduce the amount of water in your municipal sewers.