WGUS73 KLOT 231202
FFSLOT
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
702 AM CDT Sat Jul 23 2022
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Lake IL IL-McHenry IL-
702 AM CDT Sat Jul 23 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 AM CDT THIS
MORNING FOR LAKE IL AND EAST CENTRAL MCHENRY COUNTIES...
At 702 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported ongoing flooding of
multiple roadways, mainly in Lake County. Between 2 and 5 inches of
rain have fallen, with highest amounts in central to eastern Lake
County, where a Flash Flood Warning continues until 11 AM CDT.
Localized flash flooding is likely occurring in parts of eastern
McHenry and western Lake Counties.
HAZARD...Flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement.
IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as
other poor drainage and low lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Waukegan, Lake Bluff, Crystal Lake, North Chicago, Gurnee,
Mundelein, Highland Park, Round Lake Beach, McHenry, Vernon Hills,
Zion, Grayslake, Libertyville, Lake Forest, Round Lake, Antioch,
Wauconda, Fox Lake, Lake Villa, Island Lake and Lindenhurst.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Expect flooding of creeks, ditches, canals, and storm sewers, as
well roadways, underpasses, and other poor drainage areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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LAT...LON 4236 8836 4237 8830 4242 8824 4249 8780
4248 8780 4248 8778 4238 8779 4235 8781
4231 8780 4229 8781 4221 8779 4222 8790
4224 8804 4226 8836
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
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