Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 7:10PM CDT until September 21 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 5:10pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall on the Green River and
nearby tributaries continues.
* WHERE...Portions of Lee County in north central Illinois...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams have risen out of their banks. Roads
and streets are flooded. Flooding of structures is occurring. High
water may be slow to recede from flooded areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 654 PM CDT, emergency management officials reported that
flooding was ongoing along the Green River. Multiple structures
at and near O'Connell's RV Campground remain surrounded by flood
waters as of 700 PM CDT on Sunday, September 20th, and some roads
in the area are still flooded as well.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Amboy.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be
occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should
take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Campers and hikers should be especially cautious during periods of
heavy rainfall and flooding. Know your location relative to rivers,
streams, or drainage areas. Heavy rainfall can cause quick rises on
waterways, including trails or campgrounds that are usually dry.
Area Description:
Lee, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov