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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 5:27 AM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR NORTHEASTERN LIVINGSTON, SOUTHEASTERN GRUNDY, NORTHWESTERN KANKAKEE AND SOUTHERN WILL COUNTIES... At 1226 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches, streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and other poor drainage areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Joliet, Orland Park, Tinley Park, New Lenox, Homer Glen, Park Forest, Mokena, Frankfort, Steger, Manteno, Braidwood, Wilmington, Coal City, Dwight, Peotone, Richton Park, Frankfort Square, Crete, University Park and Manhattan. Another round of heavy rain is expected overnight which may lead to additional flooding or worsen ongoing flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
Flood Watch
Issued: 4:57 AM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads and streets may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due to additional rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Recent rounds of heavy rainfall have left soils saturated and stream and creek levels elevated across the area. Additional rounds of heavy rainfall overnight may lead to rapid run-off and an increased threat of flash flooding. - 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. &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 3:58 AM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT SATURDAY FOR CENTRAL LIVINGSTON COUNTY... At 1058 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in multiple locations across the warned area, including near Flanagan, Pontiac, and Dwight. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement. IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches, streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and other poor drainage areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pontiac, Dwight, Flanagan, Odell and Cornell. Another round of heavy rain is expected overnight which may prolong or even worsen the ongoing flooding impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. && FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
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