- Wednesday July 30th, 2025 :: 06:00 p.m. CDT
Flood Watch until 04:00AM Thursday 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Eastern Will, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Livingston, Northern Will and Southern Will and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton and Porter.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT /5 AM EDT/ Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow-moving showers with heavy rain will be possible tonight. Very high atmospheric moisture content will favor high rain rates, while elevated soil moisture may result in limited ability for additional rain to soak into the soil. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: GRUNDY ... KANKAKEE ... LIVINGSTON ... IROQUOIS ... FORD ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL ... LAKE ... PORTER ... NEWTON ... JASPER ... BENTON
Instructions:
A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. 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
