Flood Watch Issued
From
Town of Porter
Sent
Sat, Aug 1 @ 10:33am
Description
Flood Watch issued August 1 at 10:22AM CDT until August 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Ford,
Iroquois and Kankakee and northwest Indiana, including the
following areas, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton and Porter.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving weather system may bring periods of heavy showers
and embedded thunderstorms which may lead to localized flooding
through late tonight.
- 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.
