Flood Watch for Lake; De Kalb; Kane +11 more
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. Roads and streets may be flooded. Where: Portions of Illinois, including the...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE
Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, La Salle, Lake IL, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Southern Cook and Southern Will and northwest Indiana, including the following area, Lake IN.
WHEN
Until 4 AM CDT Saturday.
IMPACTS
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may be flooded.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall from thunderstorms possible across the area this evening into the overnight. Rain rates in excess of 1 to 2 inches per hour over areas that have previously received heavy rainfall may lead to flooding. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.