- Saturday August 5th, 2023 :: 02:12 a.m. CDT
Flood Watch until 07:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central Illinois, east central Illinois and northeast Illinois, including the following areas, in central Illinois, Livingston. In east central Illinois, Ford and Iroquois. In northeast Illinois, Kankakee.
* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms with heavy rain may occur in a narrow corridor across central to east-central Illinois this morning into this afternoon. Rainfall rates over two inches per hour are possible during this time. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: KANKAKEE ... LIVINGSTON ... IROQUOIS ... FORD
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP VCOM followed by your message, to 888777
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