WGUS63 KLOT 072026
FFALOT
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
326 PM CDT Sun Aug 7 2022
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Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-
Including the cities of Rockford, Sycamore, Crystal Lake, Byron,
Woodstock, Rochelle, Algonquin, Oregon, DeKalb, McHenry, Belvidere,
and Dixon
326 PM CDT Sun Aug 7 2022
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall on already wet
ground is possible as more heavy rain is likely within the region
tonight into Monday morning.
* WHERE...Portions of north central Illinois and northeast Illinois,
including the following areas, in north central Illinois, Boone,
De Kalb, Lee, Ogle and Winnebago. In northeast Illinois, McHenry.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of roadways that could cause impacts to the
Monday morning commute. Flooding along creeks and small streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain will likely increase in coverage for at least parts of
northern Illinois later this evening into overnight. There is
high uncertainty where specifically in the region this heavy
rainfall will occur and how much will fall, though there are
indications of near 2 inch hourly rainfall rates being likely
with any thunderstorms. Where the ground is already wet from
thunderstorms earlier today, this will create an increased
flash flood threat.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Stay away from flooded streams, ditches, stream banks, and fields.
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