Flooding Possible Tonight into Tuesday Night
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Forecasted rainfall over the next three days from the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center
Periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected over portions of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana this afternoon through Tuesday night. Total rainfall amounts through Tuesday night of 1 to 3 inches are expected. The soil moisture remains above normal in many areas from recent snowmelt. Many streams remain high from recent runoff including the Rock, Upper Des Plaines, and Kankakee Rivers. Heavy rainfall may result in renewed rises on these and other streams in the area with possible flooding. Residents in low lying flood prone areas should continue to closely monitor this developing weather situation.
For the latest outlook on the flooding potential, refer to the Flood Watch issued by the NWS Chicago.
River forecasts for locations in northern Illinois and northwest Indiana can be found by clicking on a river forecast point from the NWS Chicago Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service page.
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