Wheaton Declares Emergency, Provides List of Streets to Avoid

The following is a press release from the City of Wheaton:

Based on the extensive damage to property, buildings and vehicles caused by excessive rainfall, the City of Wheaton has declared a state of emergency. 

Many areas throughout Wheaton are currently flooded. The City of Wheaton recommends drivers avoid the following areas:

• College Avenue train station commuter lots
• Main Street and Cole Avenue
• Blanchard between 22nd and Briarcliffe Blvd.
• South County Farm Road and Shaffner Road area
• Lorraine Road between Roosevelt Road and Evergreen
• Blanchard Road and Heritage Lakes
• Liberty Drive and Blanchard
• Lorraine Road and Buenta Vista
• South Main Street between Roosevelt Road and Illinois Street
• Main Street and Willow

The areas listed above are some of the major roads that are currently closed. Many arterial and secondary streets also remain closed. Please use caution and do not drive through flooded areas. 

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning until 8 p.m., and a flood watch remains in effect through Friday morning. 

The DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in cooperation with Benedictine University, has opened the County shelter at Krasa Center Benedictine University, 5700 College Road in Lisle. The County Shelter is available to residents who do not have any other place to go.