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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1123 AM CDT Tue Jul 5 2022
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Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Kane-DuPage-Northern Cook-Central
Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-
Porter-
Including the cities of La Grange, Carol Stream, Calumet City,
Chicago, Portage, Crystal Lake, Wheaton, Woodstock, Palatine,
Beecher, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, McHenry, Belvidere, Chesterton,
Merrillville, Park Forest, Lombard, Oak Lawn, Gurnee, Aurora,
Hammond, Waukegan, Manhattan, Lemont, Joliet, Channahon, Rockford,
Buffalo Grove, Valparaiso, Cicero, Wilmington, Algonquin, Evanston,
Bolingbrook, Oak Park, Gary, Elgin, Des Plaines, Orland Park,
Mokena, Oak Forest, Plainfield, Northbrook, Mundelein, Peotone,
Crete, and Naperville
1123 AM CDT Tue Jul 5 2022
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana, including the
following areas, in Illinois, Boone, Central Cook, DuPage, Eastern
Will, Kane, Lake IL, McHenry, Northern Cook, Northern Will,
Southern Cook, Southern Will and Winnebago. In northwest Indiana,
Lake IN and Porter.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms are likely to develop this afternoon into this
evening. The more intense storms could produce extremely
heavy rainfall, which could result in isolated rainfall
totals in excess of 3 inches in less than 2 hours.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Expect flooding of creeks, ditches, canals, and storm sewers, as
well roadways, underpasses, and other poor drainage areas.
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