Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 1 at 9:33AM CDT until October 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 7:33am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties in
Illinois, Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Will, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, La
Salle, Lake, and Lee, as well as Lake County in Indiana.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
of low lying and flood prone area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain, heavy at times, is expected this afternoon into early this
evening. Rainfall totals of 2 inches or more in just a few hours
could occur within the more intense rainfall corridors. This
heavy rain, falling on already saturated soils, would likely
result in flooding, particularly in low lying and flood prone
areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Lake; Lee; De Kalb; Kane; DuPage; La Salle; Kendall; Grundy; Northern Cook; Central Cook; Southern Cook; Northern Will; Southern Will; Eastern Will; Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov