Flood Watch issued October 1 at 2:44PM CDT until October 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas,
Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane, Kendall,
La Salle, Lake IL, Lee, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Southern Cook
and Southern Will and northwest Indiana, including the following
area, Lake IN.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of soaking rain will continue through the afternoon and
evening. Rainfall rates may reach 2 inches per hour in localized
corridors. Such rainfall rates on saturated soils may lead to
flooding particularly in low lying and flood prone areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based
upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along area rivers,
creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and
be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Varoitus voimassa to klo 22:44 - pe klo 6:00
