Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 12 at 11:07AM CDT until June 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 9:07am
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...
Vermilion River at Pontiac affecting Livingston County.
For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Pontiac,
Leonore...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Vermilion River from near Pontiac downstream to IL23 near
Streator, including the Pontiac gauge.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Park Street is threatened in Pontiac.
Low-lying sections of Chautauqua Park are inundated in Pontiac.
At 14.0 feet, Widespread areas of Chatauqua Park are inundated in
Pontiac.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river may crest near flood stage by early this
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this evening.
Area Description:
Livingston
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: