Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Chicago, IL ∙ Naperville, IL ∙ Rockford, IL ∙ Joliet, IL ∙ Aurora, IL ∙ Elgin, IL ∙ Waukegan, IL ∙ Cicero, IL ∙ Schaumburg, IL ∙ Evanston, IL

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Chicago IL 919 PM CDT Thu Jul 10 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois, including the following areas, in north central Illinois, Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle and Winnebago. In northeast Illinois, Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, McHenry, Northern Cook, Northern Will and Southern Cook. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Clusters of thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall are expected to continue to track across the area overnight. - 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.

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