Flood Watch issued August 15 at 11:28PM CDT until August 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

  • WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following areas, Kendall, Northern Will and Southern Cook. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop and move across northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana tonight. Torrential rainfall will be possible with these showers and thunderstorms. With the already elevated soil moisture localized flooding will be possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to action should flooding develop and make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings tonight, including ways that will wake you up.

Issued by NWS Chicago IL; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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