Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 19 at 11:30AM CDT until August 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 9:30am
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties,
Ford, Iroquois and Livingston and northwest Indiana, including the
following county, Benton.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads and
streets may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening.
Storms will be capable of producing very heavy downpours with
some areas potentially picking up a quick 1 to locally 3 inches
of rain. Rainfall of that magnitude would likely result in a
localized flash flooding given the high soil moisture from recent
heavy rains.
- 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