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
307 PM CDT Mon Aug 14 2023


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

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

* 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...Until Midnight CDT tonight.

* 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 this afternoon and evening 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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