Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 11 at 12:39PM CDT until June 11 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 10:39am
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Illinois, including the following
counties, Ford and Iroquois and northwest Indiana, including the
following counties, Benton, Jasper and Newton.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT /midnight EDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be
flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms are
possible this afternoon and evening, with rain rates up to 1
to 3 inches per hour. The most likely areas for flooding
include urban areas and locations and received heavy rainfall
over the last few days.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Iroquois; Ford; Newton; Jasper; Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
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