Look What Ike did to Warrenville IL

You wouldn't expect the DuPage River to be such a menace! It's usually the most casual, low key river. But not this time....with historic rainfall of about 8 or 9 inches in 3 days, the DuPage River had a mind of its own. As the rains kept coming, Warrenvillians found it a bit more difficult to get around as several roads had to be closed due to flooding. Many residents' homes were flooded and Bower School looked as if it were sitting in the river! Not only did we have a large rain system move through, but the remnants of Hurrican Ike followed behind.

Phillips 66 gas station felt the wrath of the river as it surrounded the convenient store and rushed through the parking lot. Warrenville Road was closed as the river crossed the street to Al's Pizza which was also under water.

Once the rains subsided people started surveying the flooding. But the flooding continued for another day or so till the river crested. The waterfall at Warrenville Grove was no longer visible. The river scooted just under the bridges.

River Road really was a "river"! Closed to everyone as the DuPage River took over! Who would have thought a Hurricane would ride the jet stream to Chicago and make such a mess! It certainly was a storm to remember!