Flood Watch Issued
From
Town of Porter
Sent
Fri, Apr 3 @ 3:58pm
Description
Flood Watch issued April 3 at 3:56PM CDT until April 4 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northern and central Illinois and northwest
Indiana.
* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening through Saturday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads and streets may be flooded. Area creeks and
streams are already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due
to additional rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Recent rounds of heavy rainfall have left soils saturated and
stream and creek levels elevated across the area. Additional
rounds of heavy rainfall this evening and overnight may lead
to rapid run-off and an increased threat of flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
This notification was posted by Town of Porter. Town of Porter is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
