Flood Watch for Kankakee; Iroquois; Ford +5 more
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What you need to know
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- Central Cook, DuPage, Eastern Will, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Kendall and 10 more
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What is happening
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Impacts: Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Where: Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Ford, Iroquois and Kankakee and northwest Indiana, including the...
What the bulletin says 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Ford, Iroquois and Kankakee and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /2 AM EDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... A slow-moving weather system may continue to bring periods of moderate to heavy rainfall which may lead to localized flooding through this evening. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
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Flood Watch issued August 1 at 6:52PM CDT until August 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Official revision - Update
Flood Watch issued August 1 at 6:52PM CDT until August 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Official revision - Alert
Flood Watch issued August 1 at 10:22AM CDT until August 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Official revision - Alert
Flood Watch issued August 1 at 10:22AM CDT until August 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Chicago IL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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