Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 1 at 10:22AM CDT until August 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 8:22am
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northeast Illinois, including the
following areas, in northeast Illinois, Central Cook, DuPage,
Eastern Will, Grundy, Kendall, Northern Cook, Northern Will,
Southern Cook and Southern Will. In central Illinois, Livingston.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area
creeks and streams are already elevated, increasing the risk of
flooding due to additional rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving weather system may bring additional periods of
heavy showers and embedded thunderstorms which may lead to
localized flooding. Portions of the Flood Watch have already
received 2 to locally 4 inches of rainfall and are more
susceptible to renewed flash flooding if and where additional
heavy rain occurs through early this evening.
- 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:
DuPage; Kendall; Grundy; Livingston; Northern Cook; Central Cook; Southern Cook; Northern Will; Southern Will; Eastern Will
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov