Flooding Closes Roads, Schools in Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield

Waters caused by a major Wednesday night rainstorm have led to Fuller Lane in Winnetka being under 2-3 feet of water.

Winnetka Public Schools, District 36, as well as Winnetka Community Nursing School, are also closed due to the flooding. 

The Village of Winnetka emailed residents on Thursday to let residents know that village crews are fully deployed to ensure that drains are open and clear of debris and pump stations are continuously operating. 

The hardest hit areas, according to the email newsletter, include Sunset, White Oak and De Windt areas, southeast Winnetka including New Trier High School, Fuller Lane and Winnetka Ave. underpass, Northwest Winnetka west of Forest Glen and several closures on Sheridan and Willow Roads. 

"The flooding that has occurred is very similar to the flooding pattern that was experienced during the summer of 2011," the newsletter stated. 

The Wilmette locks were opened between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m.

Call Public Works at 847-716-3568 to report any flooding concerns.

Glencoe

The following programs have been cancelled in Glencoe: 

• South School P.M. Kindergarten
• Children's Circle kindergartners will not be bussed to South School and will remain at the Takiff Center in Glencoe.
• After-school soccer and basketball at South School are both cancelled
• Chess Scholars will be relocated from South School to Watts Center in Glencoe. Chess participants should be picked up at the Watts Center at the regular time. 

Northfield

All Northfield Park District events are cancelled today due to flooding. 

This is an ongoing story. If you have any further information on flooded roads or closings, please let Patch know.