Flood Watch Issued
From
Town of Porter
Sent
Sun, Sep 20 @ 10:18am
Description
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 10:17AM CDT until September 20 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, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane,
Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lee, Northern Cook, Northern Will,
Ogle, Southern Cook and Southern Will 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. Underpasses may be
flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The threat for widespread heavy rainfall is ending. However,
continued moderate to isolated heavy rainfall may lead to a
continued localized flood threat.
- 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.
