Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 1 at 10:22AM CDT until August 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 8:22am
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Ford,
Iroquois and Kankakee and northwest Indiana, including the
following areas, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton and Porter.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving weather system may bring periods of heavy showers
and embedded thunderstorms which may lead to localized flooding
through late tonight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Kankakee; Iroquois; Ford; Lake; Porter; Newton; Jasper; Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov