South Suburban Flood Roundup

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a disaster proclamation today in response to the massive flooding that's left many communities underwater. 

The Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management activated its Incident Command Center Wednesday, and it will continue operating throughout the duration of the severe weather.

The flooding has already taken a serious toll on driving conditions. Commuters are suggested to plan ahead as IDOT announced the closure of multiple major roads throughout the Friday morning commute. 

The possibility of additional Friday storms may present an increased risk to many already bloated waterways, warns the National Weather Service. 

But it's not all doom and gloom. Thanks to the help of our dedicated readers, we compiled a robust collection of different local flood perspectives from across the region.  

And if you happen to be curious how the next town over is doing, here's a sampling of the flood-related news from across the Southland:

Mokena/New Lenox/Frankfort 

• UPDATE: Flash Flooding Conditions in the Lincoln-Way Communities
• Lincoln-Way Residents Share Flooding Experiences

Homewood-Flossmoor/Chicago Heights

• Chicago Heights House Under Water
• H-F Facebook Flood Reports
• Rainy Days and Water Bills

Beverly-Mt.Greenwood/Oak Lawn/Evergreen Park

• Oak Lawn Retention Areas At Full Capacity -- UPDATED
• Burbank Flooding Causes Cancelled Classes and Street Closures

Tinley Park/Oak Forest

• Flooding Closes Some Oak Forest Roads (Update)
• Overnight Rainfall Causes Flooding in Tinley (Update)

Palos/Orland Park

• Flooding Causes Few Road Closures in Palos Area 
• Flooding Causes Road Closures in Orland Park