Flood Watch until 12:00AM Friday
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties, Ford, Iroquois and Livingston and northwest Indiana, including the following county, Benton.
* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms with rainfall rates potentially in excess of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected across the watch area this evening. Localized rainfall totals in excess of 3 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: LIVINGSTON ... IROQUOIS ... FORD ... BENTON
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