Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 5:15AM CDT until April 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 3:15am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties,
Grundy, Kankakee, La Salle, Lee and Livingston and northwest
Indiana, including the following counties, Jasper, Newton and
Porter.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may
be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
through this evening. Elevated soil moisture due to recent
rainfall is expected to increase the susceptibility to flash
flooding.
- 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:
Lee; La Salle; Grundy; Kankakee; Livingston; Porter; Newton; Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov