Apple River, IL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding and flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois, including the following
counties, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Whiteside and Iowa,
including the following counties, Buchanan, Clinton, Delaware,
Dubuque, Jackson and Jones.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of showers and storms are expected through tonight. These
storms will be capable of rainfall rates between 1 to 2 inches
per hour. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are likely in the
hardest hit areas through early Sunday morning with the potential
for localized areas of 3+ inches.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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