Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 9 at 9:02PM CDT until August 10 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 7:02pm
Expires:
August 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties,
Boone, Ford, Iroquois, La Salle, Lee, Livingston, Ogle and
Winnebago and northwest Indiana, including the following county,
Benton.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday.
* 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...
- Showers and thunderstorms are developing along a stalled surface
front. Atmospheric conditions are favorable for heavy rainfall
with localized rainfall rates exceeding 2 inches per hour late
this evening through the overnight. Slow storm motion and the
potential for multiple rounds of rainfall will increase the
threat for flooding in some areas.
- 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:
Winnebago; Boone; Ogle; Lee; La Salle; Livingston; Iroquois; Ford; Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov