Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 19 at 2:56AM CDT until August 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 12:56am
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties,
Ford, Iroquois and Livingston and northwest Indiana, including the
following county, Benton.
* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /2 PM EDT/ this afternoon through late
tonight.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads and
streets may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A narrow west to east oriented corridor of training showers and
thunderstorms may develop this afternoon through the evening
where recent heavy rains have left the area more susceptible to
flooding. Rainfall rates may locally exceed 1 to 2 inches which
may lead to flooding where storms move repeatedly over the same
areas.
- 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:
Livingston; Iroquois; Ford; Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov