Multiple schools in Skokie and Morton Grove were closed Friday after a "significant" water main break led to issues across the northern suburbs, leaving residents under a boil order and many experiencing low water pressure or no water supply at all.

Skokie-Morton Grove District 69 announced Friday morning that all schools would be closed "due to a water main break impacting our water." Further details weren't immediately released, but the district already had a "non-attendance day" planned for students.

At the same time, residents in Skokie and Evanston were placed under a boil order due to a "significant transmission water main break," according to officials. Photos from the area showed entire streets flooded, with vehicles on roads partially submerged in some spots.

The break occurred at approximately 5:15 a.m. Friday, the village said, at East Prairie Road and Emerson Street. Multiple road closures were in place as crews worked to repair the break, the village said, including closures at McCormick from Dempster to Golf, and East Prairie from Church to Golf.

"Avoid the area," Skokie officials said.

The boil order, which officials said was issued as a precaution, "will remain in effect until laboratory sampling confirms water quality has been fully restored."

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"Do not drink tap water without first boiling it," the alert stated, adding that "some community members in Skokie have reported very low water pressure or no water supply."

"Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice," the village said.

In Evanston, residents were warned that "the Village of Skokie has not established a specific timeline for completing repairs related to the recent water main break."

"The Village of Skokie and City of Evanston crews are actively working to address the issue and restore water service to affected areas," an alert to residents stated.