Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 16 at 2:33AM CDT until August 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 12:33am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties,
Ford, Iroquois and Livingston and northwest Indiana, including the
following counties, Benton, Jasper and Newton.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams
are already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due to
additional rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A corridor of heavy showers and thunderstorms is developing
across central Illinois and Indiana early this morning and may
extend far enough north to impact portions of the watch area.
Torrential rainfall will be possible with any showers and
thunderstorms that develop and may quickly lead to flooding due
to already saturated soils from recent heavy rainfall.
- 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.
Area Description:
Livingston; Iroquois; Ford; Newton; Jasper; Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov