Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 3 at 8:32PM CDT until July 4 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 6:32pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas,
Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane,
Kendall, La Salle, Lake IL, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Southern
Cook and Southern Will and northwest Indiana, including the
following area, Lake IN.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may
be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall from thunderstorms possible
across the area this evening into the overnight. Rain rates
in excess of 1 to 2 inches per hour over areas that have
previously received heavy rainfall may lead to flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Lake; De Kalb; Kane; DuPage; La Salle; Kendall; Grundy; Northern Cook; Central Cook; Southern Cook; Northern Will; Southern Will; Eastern Will; Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
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