Flood Watch Issued

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Town of Porter

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Thu, Jun 11 @ 10:13am

Description
Flood Watch issued June 11 at 10:05AM CDT until June 11 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas,
Boone, Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane,
Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake IL, Lee, Livingston, McHenry,
Northern Cook, Northern Will, Ogle, Southern Cook, Southern Will
and Winnebago and northwest Indiana, including the following
areas, Lake IN and Porter.

* 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...
- Multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms are
possible this afternoon and evening, with rain rates up to 1
to 3 inches per hour possible. The most likely areas for
flooding include urban areas and locations and received heavy
rainfall over the last few days.
- 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.

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