Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 14 at 3:33AM CDT until August 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 1:33am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties,
Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, La Salle, Lee and Livingston and
northwest Indiana, including the following counties, Benton, Jasper
and Newton.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- While the threat of the highest coverage of heavy rain has ended,
additional thunderstorms with torrential rainfall occurring over
already saturated soil may lead to additional flooding this
morning.
- 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:
Lee; La Salle; Grundy; Kankakee; Livingston; Iroquois; Ford; Newton; Jasper; Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov