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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Monday August 8th, 2022 :: 10:04 a.m. CDT

Community

Flood Watch until 02:00PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Illinois and northeast Illinois, including the following areas, in north central Illinois, La Salle. In northeast Illinois, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kendall, Northern Will and Southern Will.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rapid rises in creeks and small streams. Flooding of roadways. Flooding of underpasses. Inundation of low-lying, poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall continue over portions of north central and northeast Illinois. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour have been reported with these storms. Rapid onset flooding of low-lying and flood prone areas will be possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
844 W Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-844-0911

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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