A predicted thunderstorm severe enough to cause the Arlington Heights Police Department to temporarily close Frontier Days was on track to arrive in Arlington Heights about 3:20 p.m. hasn’t arrived as of 4:30 p.m. Instead, storm cells stalled over Elgin, Streamwood, Bartlett, Hanover Park and Schaumburg; and at 4:18 p.m. it looks as though new development is arriving near Arlington Heights from the north instead of from the north.
The storm cells stalled over Elgin, Streamwood, Bartlett, Hanover Park and Schaumburg have caused some severe flooding. In Elgin, there are reports of cars floating down neighborhood streets west on the west side of Elgin north of US 20.
Elgin and Bartlett fireworks displays have been cancelled on July 4, 2026.
There are initial reports of over 6 inches of rain in this area in DuPage County.
SAMPLE REPORTS NEAR BARTLETT …
Vehicles are reported stalled in flooded streets in Bartlett: Flint Trail, Arrowhead, Illini, Mayflower.
Army Trail Road westbound lanes flooded near Fairfax.
Vehicle under water on Stonebridge Court.
Three vehicles stuck in the water west of Fair Oaks Plaza.
Flooding in a house on Acorn Trail.
No streets left and the water level is coming up on the lawn. Still have hours of rain left. Guess this is the every 250 year flood. pic.twitter.com/8sMtvJ4WSV
— Leighton & Daisy (@DogsAreWorthy) July 4, 2026
Streets turned to rivers
Kait sent this in from Elgin, IL a few moments ago as cars pushed through flooded roads near College Green. pic.twitter.com/s4l0n7oyP4
— Ryan Hall, Y’all (@ryanhallyall) July 4, 2026
Due to heavy rainfall, we are experiencing numerous reports of flooding throughout Bartlett. Public Works has been notified.
If you encounter flooded intersections or areas that need attention, please report the specific locations in the comments below. pic.twitter.com/SRT0GGCetI— Bartlett IL PD (@bartlettpd) July 4, 2026
No streets left and the water level is coming up on the lawn. Still have hours of rain left. Guess this is the every 250 year flood. pic.twitter.com/8sMtvJ4WSV
— Leighton & Daisy (@DogsAreWorthy) July 4, 2026
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