Plainfield Flood Recap: Overflowing DuPage Closed Roads, Forced Evacuations

According to the National Weather Service, at 12 feet, the DuPage River reaches the flood stage. At 14, residents can expect moderate flooding.

But before it was all over Friday, the river had reached a height of more than 16 feet, prompting some residents to evacuate and closing roads and schools in and around Plainfield.

Several events were also canceled due to the flooding and will be held at a later date: the Walker’s Grove anniversary carnival (Friday), the Plainfield Township Abilities Expo (Saturday) and the Bengal 5K Eastside Shuffle (Sunday).

By Friday morning, the water had begun to recede and officials said the worst was over.

For those of you who missed the coverage — maybe you were too busy bailing out? — here’s a recap of Patch’s flood coverage.

Click through our gallery and feel free to add your own photos and videos of the flood.

Read:

• After the Storms: Flood Risk Continues; No School for Plainfield
• Gallery: Share Your Plainfield Storm Photos and Videos
• Flooding Shuts Down I-55 at Channahon; Traffic Rerouted to I-80
• Gov. Quinn Declares State of Emergency
• Walker's Grove 20th Anniversary Carnival Postponed
• Rainfall Totals in Chicago Suburbs

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