Flood Watch issued August 15 at 6:39PM CDT until August 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

  • WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Eastern Will, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, La Salle, Livingston and Southern Will and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton and Porter. * WHEN...From midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads and streets may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due to additional rainfall. * 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 and the high vulnerability in the watch area from heavy rain the past two nights, additional flash flooding and sharp river rises are 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 07:45:00 GMT.

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

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