Flood Advisory for De Kalb, IL; Kane, IL
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Where: Portions of north central and northeast Illinois, including the following counties, in north central Illinois, De Kalb. In northeast...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
Portions of north central and northeast Illinois, including the following counties, in north central Illinois, De Kalb. In northeast Illinois, Kane.
WHEN
Until 400 AM CDT.
IMPACTS
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At midnight CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bartlett, St. Charles, West Chicago, Batavia, Geneva, Campton Hills, Shabbona, South Elgin, Elburn, Wayne, Valley View, Hinckley, Waterman, Maple Park, Lily Lake, Kaneville and Lee. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.