Flood Watch for Ogle; Lee; De Kalb +7 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kane and 15 more
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What is happening
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas, especially in the vicinity of storm drains that are clogged by leaf debris. Underpasses and viaducts may flood in urban areas, as well. Where:...
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois including Lee, Ogle, DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, DuPage, Cook, and northern Will counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM CDT this evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas, especially in the vicinity of storm drains that are clogged by leaf debris. Underpasses and viaducts may flood in urban areas, as well. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Another round of torrential rain-producing showers and storms is expected across the watch area tonight. Saturated soils and torrential downpours will set the stage for flash flooding. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Watch issued August 14 at 12:01PM CDT until August 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Official revision - Alert
Flood Watch issued August 14 at 12:01PM CDT until August 15 at 10:00AM 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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