* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads and streets may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due to additional rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Recent rounds of heavy rainfall have left soils saturated and stream and creek levels elevated across the area. Additional rounds of heavy rainfall this evening and overnight may lead to rapid run-off and an increased threat of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: WINNEBAGO ... BOONE ... MCHENRY ... LAKE ... OGLE ... LEE ... DE KALB ... KANE ... DUPAGE ... LA SALLE ... KENDALL ... GRUNDY ... KANKAKEE ... LIVINGSTON ... IROQUOIS ... FORD ... NORTHERN COOK ... CENTRAL COOK ... SOUTHERN COOK ... NORTHERN WILL ... SOUTHERN WILL ... EASTERN WILL ... LAKE ... PORTER ... NEWTON ... JASPER ... 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.
