Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 15 at 11:28PM CDT until August 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 9:28pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following
areas, Kendall, Northern Will and Southern Cook.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads and
streets may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop and
move across northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana
tonight. Torrential rainfall will be possible with these showers
and thunderstorms. With the already elevated soil moisture
localized flooding will be possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based
upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along area rivers,
creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and
be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to action should
flooding develop and make sure you have multiple ways to receive
warnings tonight, including ways that will wake you up.
Area Description:
Kendall; Southern Cook; Northern Will
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov