Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 3 at 10:58PM CDT until April 4 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 8:58pm
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Livingston, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: