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Hurricane Harbor Chicago Closed June 17 for Weather Update: Six Flags Closed

The water park is closed Wednesday, and Six Flags Great America now closes the amusement park at 2 p.m. because of weather.

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Image credit: Six Flags Great America / Six Flags.

Hurricane Harbor Chicago is closed today, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, because of forecasted weather.

The closure affects the water park attached to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. Six Flags Great America later moved the amusement park to a 2 p.m. closing time for the same weather system.

Hurricane Harbor Chicago Weather Closure

Six Flags did not list a separate reopening time for the water park Wednesday. Guests planning a same-day visit should check the official park page before leaving, since weather decisions can change quickly during the summer storm season.

Source: Six Flags Great America park hours.

June 17 Update

Update: Six Flags Great America now closes the amusement park at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. Hurricane Harbor Chicago remains closed for the day.

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