Areal Flood Watch for McHenry Co., IL until 12:00 AM CDT 8/15

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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1050 AM CDT Mon Aug 14 2023


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McHenry-Lake IL-Kane-DuPage-Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-
Including the cities of Des Plaines, Carol Stream, McHenry,
Waukegan, Woodstock, Northbrook, Lemont, Algonquin, Elgin, Cicero,
Orland Park, Park Forest, Oak Park, Evanston, Crystal Lake, Oak
Forest, Mundelein, Gurnee, Lombard, Downers Grove, La Grange,
Aurora, Wheaton, Naperville, Buffalo Grove, Schaumburg, Palatine,
Chicago, Calumet City, and Oak Lawn
1050 AM CDT Mon Aug 14 2023

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following
areas, Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake IL, McHenry, Northern Cook
and Southern Cook.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be
flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of heavy rainfall will accompany showers and
thunderstorms today across northeastern Illinois. Rainfall
rates in excess of one inch per hour are likely, with
isolated rainfall rates over two inches per hour.
- 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.

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