Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 4 at 2:49PM CDT until July 4 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 12:49pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following
county, Kane.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads, streets, and
underpasses may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 247 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms
producing torrential rainfall over the advisory area. Between
1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen over portions of northern
Kane County.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch, locally up to 2
inches, are expected over portions of the advisory area.
Runoff from the rain that has fallen and the additional rain
will result in areas of flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Elgin, Carpentersville, Algonquin, Huntley, Campton Hills,
South Elgin, Pingree Grove, Gilberts, West Dundee, Hampshire,
Elburn, Barrington Hills, Sleepy Hollow, East Dundee, Maple
Park, Lily Lake, Burlington and Virgil.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Kane, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: