Areal Flood Watch for McHenry Co., IL until 10:00 AM CDT 9/12

WGUS63 KLOT 120815
FFALOT

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
315 AM CDT Mon Sep 12 2022



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Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-
Including the cities of DeKalb, Rockford, Algonquin, Belvidere,
Woodstock, McHenry, Oregon, Byron, Sycamore, Dixon, Crystal Lake,
and Rochelle
315 AM CDT Mon Sep 12 2022

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Illinois, including the following
counties, Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago and McHenry.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain, possibly heavy at times, is expected this morning.
Rainfall rates of up to a half inch per hour could occur with
the heaviest rain. Given the saturated conditions from
yesterday's heavy rainfall, this morning's rain could result
in some areas of renewed flooding.
- 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.

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