Weather Alerts-

Flood Watch

From Fri 7:00 pm until Sat 10:00 am CDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Portions of northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana

Description

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. WHERE...Portions of northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening through Saturday morning. IMPACTS...Roads and streets may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due to additional rainfall. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Recent rounds of heavy rainfall have left soils saturated and stream and creek levels elevated across the area. Additional rounds of heavy rainfall this evening and overnight may lead to rapid run-off and an increased threat of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

River Flood Watch

From Sat 1:00 pm CDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge

Description

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... WHAT...Flooding is possible. WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. WHEN...From Saturday afternoon until further notice. IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Water overflows low-lying river banks along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. Water begins to be diverted through the Blackberry Marsh Spillway to reduce flood impacts. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

More Information

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Dunns Bridge, Shelby...flooding is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

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