Flood Watch for Winnebago; Boone; Ogle +6 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Boone, Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois and 19 more
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- Severe
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- Possible
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. Roads and streets may be flooded. Where: Portions of Illinois, including the following counties, Boone, Ford, Iroquois, La Salle, Lee,...
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 is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties, Boone, Ford, Iroquois, La Salle, Lee, Livingston, Ogle and Winnebago and northwest Indiana, including the following county, Benton. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. * 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... Showers and thunderstorms are developing along a stalled surface front. Atmospheric conditions are favorable for heavy rainfall with localized rainfall rates exceeding 2 inches per hour late this evening through the overnight. Slow storm motion and the potential for multiple rounds of rainfall will increase the threat for flooding in some areas. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Update
Flood Watch issued August 9 at 9:02PM CDT until August 10 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Official revision - Alert
Flood Watch issued August 9 at 9:02PM CDT until August 10 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Official revision - Alert
Flood Watch issued August 9 at 5:03PM CDT until August 10 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Official revision
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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