Flood Watch Updated

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Sat, Sep 19 @ 3:53am

Description
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 3:39AM CDT until September 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas,
Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, Lee,
Northern Cook, Northern Will and Southern Cook and northwest
Indiana, including the following areas, Lake IN and Porter.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may
be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms will produce heavy rain this morning
which may cause localized flash flooding. Additional showers and
thunderstorms may produce heavy rain and localized flash flooding
tonight when another flood watch for flash flooding may be
needed.
- 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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