Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 15 at 3:05AM CDT until August 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 1:05am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois, including
the following areas, in north central Illinois, De Kalb, Lee and
Ogle. In northeast Illinois, Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall,
Northern Cook, Northern Will and Southern Cook.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this 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...
- Torrential rain-producing showers and storms is expected across
the watch area through early this morning. 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