Flood Watch
SevereFlood Watch issued September 20 at 10:17AM CDT until September 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Issued Until 2 hr 19 min left
Areas Ogle, IL; Lee, IL; De Kalb, IL; Kane, IL; DuPage, IL; La Salle, IL; Kendall, IL; Grundy, IL; Kankakee, IL; Northern Cook, IL; Central Cook, IL; Southern Cook, IL; Northern Will, IL; Southern Will, IL; Eastern Will, IL; Lake, IN; Porter, IN
Full text
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lee, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Ogle, Southern Cook and Southern Will and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Lake IN and Porter. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The threat for widespread heavy rainfall is ending. However, continued moderate to isolated heavy rainfall may lead to a continued localized flood threat. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
NWS Chicago ILShare this alert