Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 7:58PM CDT until August 22 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern La Salle County in north central Illinois...
* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage areas. Roads and
streets may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 756 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with rate
rates up to 2 inches per hour near the town Granville. Minor
flooding may begin shortly after the onset of heavy rainfall in
the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Tonica, Lostant, Rutland, Cedar Point, Dana and Leonore.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
La Salle, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov