Flood Watch Updated
From
Town of Porter
Sent
Thu, Jun 11 @ 8:48pm
Description
Flood Watch issued June 11 at 8:43PM CDT until June 11 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following
areas, Central Cook, DuPage, Eastern Will, Kankakee, Lake IL,
Northern Cook, Northern Will, Southern Cook and Southern Will and
northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Lake IN and
Porter.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT 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...
- Heavy rain producing showers and storms will continue this
evening, with rain rates briefly up to 1 per hour. 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.
