...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of north central Illinois, including the following counties, Boone, Lee, Ogle and Winnebago. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening. * 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... - Additional showers and thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon into this evening. The stronger storms will be capable of producing rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. If storms persist over a given area for a couple of hours, then those isolated locations could see rainfall totals in excess of 4 inches this afternoon and evening. Rainfall of this magnitude would likely result in flash flooding, particularly if it occurs in areas that saw heavy rainfall and flooding Thursday. - 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. &&