Flood Watch
Status
New Event Active alertStart Time
Fri 04/03/2026 08:00 PM EDTEnd Time
Sat 04/04/2026 11:00 AM EDTSignificance
WatchImpacts
Moderate impact
Locations Affected
Chicago, IL ∙ Joliet, IL ∙ Rockford, IL ∙ Naperville, IL ∙ Aurora, IL ∙ Elgin, IL ∙ Waukegan, IL ∙ Cicero, IL ∙ Hammond, IN ∙ Schaumburg, ILFull Alert Message
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Chicago IL 356 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads and streets may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due to additional rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Recent rounds of heavy rainfall have left soils saturated and stream and creek levels elevated across the area. Additional rounds of heavy rainfall this evening and overnight may lead to rapid run-off and an increased threat of flash flooding. - 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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