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Flood Watch
Issued: 3:34 PM Sep. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...

* 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, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, Lee,
Northern Cook, Northern Will, Ogle and Southern Cook and northwest
Indiana, including the following areas, Lake IN and Porter.

* WHEN...Through early Sunday morning.

* 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...
- An additional round of showers and thunderstorms, some with very
heavy rainfall, are expected this evening and overnight which may
result in areas of flash flooding, particularly over urban or
areas of poor drainage.
- 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.

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