Flood
Rotary Clubs of Naperville will coordinate collection for Hurricane Florence relief efforts
Above / Look for Rotary banners and a large tractor/trailer provided by Cadence Premier Logistics at the Garden Plots along West Street on Oct....
Illinois governor declares harvest emergency
Above / Weather-related decision permits trucks hauling ag commodities to exceed gross vehicle weight limits, speed crop transportation. (PN File Photo)
YORKVILLE (Nov. 5, 2017) — Gov....
Views of DuPage River from Riverwalk Covered Bridge as Fawell Dam prepares to go into operation
Above / With rain forecast for the day, outdoor events were canceled. The scene from the Riverwalk Covered Bridge at Webster Street provided views...
City hosts community meeting on Hurricane Harvey Response
Above / A Community Meeting to address best practices and ways to respond to victims of Hurricane Harvey began at 8AM Thurs., Aug. 31,...
As Naperville’s leaf collection begins, focus on public safety, too
Above / When it's leaf collection season, be mindful that leaves can be slippery under foot and under wheels of vehicles. Be careful when falling...
Summer presents time for refresher course in outdoor safety
PN UPDATE, June 23, 2014 / In light of recent electrical storms and likely more to be forecast, this story is updated to remind readers...
Residents! Business owners! Share flood damage info by April 24
Naperville residents and businesses that experienced flood damage due to the recent rains are asked to please visit the City’s online Citizen Support Center...
The Morton Arboretum reopens as flood waters recede
Despite significant flooding, The Morton Arboretum reopened to the public Sunday afternoon and will resume normal business hours today.
Last week's storm had a significant impact on...
Flood waters receding: PN travels along the DuPage River
The DuPage River crested and water levels slowly began to recede Saturday afternoon. PN traveled along the DuPage River documenting the effects of the past week's heavy rainfall.
Upstream,...
The flood gates are open at Fawell Dam
With torrential rain this past week, the DuPage river is slowly receding. The flood gates at Fawell Dam – just northeast of Ogden Ave....
Morton Arboretum is closed for the weekend, due to flooding
The Morton Arboretum will remain closed to the public Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21, 2013, due to extensive flooding. The Arboretum has been closed...
Hurray! It’s a sunny, yet chilly, Saturday in Naperville
Dry Out! Explore the power of Mother Nature, digitally, at www.positivelynaperville.com.
Stories of neighbors helping neighbors and all the residents of all ages who filled sand bags...
Downtown bridges currently open for Friday evening commute
All bridges – Washington St., Main St., Eagle St. and Jefferson Ave. – that lead to downtown Naperville have been reopened, for now, and...
Naperville offers helpful tips with flood recovery information
Flood Recovery Information for Residents
UPDATE 12:50PM: As floodwaters begin to recede, the City has created a comprehensive flood recovery webpage at www.naperville.il.us/floodrecovery.aspx to assist...
April Showers: Flood in imagery and video
The DuPage River has flooded many area parks, roads and recreation areas in Naperville and the following is a collection of Positively Naperville media...
Flood Day Off! Innovative students have fun in the mud
What was on the books Thursday afternoon when school was called off because six-plus inches of rain caused lots of flooding and impassable roadways?
In...
Flood and bridge closing update, morning commute will be impacted
Washington Street, Main Street and Eagle Street Bridges are closed; Jefferson Avenue now closed at the Jefferson Avenue Bridge
REMINDER: Schools in both District 203 and...
Fawell Dam 100 percent open, avoid downtown
Washington Street Bridge now closed in downtown Naperville – public should continue to avoid downtown area
UPDATE: The Washington Street Bridge is still closed, will...
Update on flooding in 21st District from Senator Connelly
Message to the 21st District Community from State Senator Mike Connelly
Although I am on the floor of the State Senate in Springfield, I have...
Visit City of Naperville website for map of flooded roadways
UPDATE Oct. 15, 2017 / According to analytics, this page saved in PN's archive from 2013 is receiving hits today, Oct. 15, 2017, as...
