Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 14 at 12:01PM CDT until August 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 10:01am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois including
Lee, Ogle, DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, DuPage, Cook, and northern Will
counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM CDT this evening through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas, especially in the
vicinity of storm drains that are clogged by leaf debris.
Underpasses and viaducts may flood in urban areas, as well.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of torrential rain-producing showers and storms is
expected across the watch area tonight. Saturated soils and
torrential downpours will set the stage for flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts. Have multiple ways to receive warning
information including at least one way that will wake you up.
Area Description:
Ogle; Lee; De Kalb; Kane; DuPage; Kendall; Northern Cook; Central Cook; Southern Cook; Northern Will
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov