Flood Watch Updated
From
Town of Porter
Sent
Sat, Sep 19 @ 4:08pm
Description
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 3:57PM CDT until September 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Boone,
Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, Lee,
McHenry, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Ogle, Southern Cook and
Winnebago and northwest Indiana, including the following areas,
Lake IN and Porter.
* WHEN...Through early Sunday morning.
* 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, some with torrential rainfall with
hourly rates around 2 inches per hour, are expected to redevelop
across the watch area this evening and overnight. Repeated rounds
of heavy rainfall may result in areas of flash flooding and rapid
rises on area rivers.
- 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.
