Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 17 at 12:53PM CDT until June 17 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 10:53am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible
today.
* WHERE...A portion of north central Illinois, including the
following counties, De Kalb, Lee and Ogle.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM CDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional waves of rainfall are possible through the
afternoon with rainfall rates in excess of one inch per hour
possible. Soil moisture and streamflow are already elevated,
so any heavy rainfall could result in flooding of streams and
flood prone 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:
Ogle; Lee; De Kalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov