...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT TUESDAY... * 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, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake IL, Lee, McHenry, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Ogle, Southern Cook, Southern Will and Winnebago and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Lake IN and Porter. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Tuesday. * 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. Area creeks and streams are already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due to additional rainfall. Extensive street flooding possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy thunderstorms with rainfall rates of 2 to 3 per hour will continue in some locations this evening into the early overnight hours. Numerous streets are either closed or have reports of significant standing water. 3 to 8 inches of rainfall have occurred thus far this afternoon and evening, with the highest amounts along the Interstate 80 corridor. With continued localized heavy rainfall and saturated soils, any additional rainfall will immediately lead to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch for flash flooding means additional rapid-onset flooding is possible 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 or worsen. Turn around don't drown. Flooding can be dangerous to detect at night, so please heed all road closures. &&
