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EXPIRED1/25/2024 11:25:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: FutureSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Possible
1/25/2024 11:25:00 AM until 1/25/2024 10:00:00 PM
A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based
upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along area rivers,
creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and
be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by a combination of rain, snowmelt, and
heavy river ice is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois,
including the following areas, in north central Illinois, De Kalb
and Lee. In northeast Illinois, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Northern
Will and Southern Cook.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Poor
drainage areas may become inundated. Storm drains and ditches may
be clogged with snow and ice, causing localized flooding.
Localized water level fluctuations may occur due to shifting river
ice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Snowpack, which contains up to 2.0 inches of water
equivalent, will continue to melt across the area. In
addition, rainfall tonight may add runoff due to frozen
soils.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood