Flash Flood Watch until 12:00PM Monday
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by the sudden shifting or break up of an ice jam is possible.
* WHERE...The lower Kankakee River from near I-55 downstream to the confluence with the Illinois River, including portions of Grundy and Will counties.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous ice flows or shifting of ice may damage structures along the shore. Additional roads and streets may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A significant ice jam is located from near Phelan Acres upstream to near I-55. The ice jam is holding back a significant amount of water. Sudden shifting or breaking of ice may occur at any time over the next several days, which could cause new flooding with limited advanced notice. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: GRUNDY ... SOUTHERN WILL
Instructions:
A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along the Kankakee River should be prepared to take action should additional flooding develop.
Address/Location
Village of Beecher
625 Dixie Hwy
Beecher, IL 60401
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 708-946-2261
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:
- Flash Flood Watch