Flood Watch until 07:00AM Wednesday
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois, including the following counties, in north central Illinois, Boone, De Kalb, La Salle, Lee, Ogle and Winnebago. In northeast Illinois, Grundy, Kane, Kendall and McHenry.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow-moving, heavy thunderstorms have rapidly developed across portions of northern and northwestern Illinois. Slow storm motions and high atmospheric moisture content will support the potential for repeated rounds high rainfall rates in the same general areas. Some portions of northern Illinois also have elevated soil moisture from recent heavy rainfall. Periods of thunderstorms may continue this evening into the overnight hours. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... MCHENRY ... OGLE ... LEE ... DE KALB ... KANE ... LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY
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