...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, De Kalb, Eastern Will, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lee, Livingston, Northern Will, Ogle and Southern Will and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Benton, Jasper and Newton. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The potential remains for repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms developing north of a stalled surface front. Localized rainfall rates may exceed 2 inches per hour over portions of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana tonight into early Friday morning. Portions of the watch area received as much as 2 to 4 inches of rainfall over the past few days and will be more susceptible to flooding with any additional heavy rainfall. - 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. &&

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Central La Salle County in north central Illinois... Southwestern Grundy County in northeastern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 230 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1224 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated the heaviest rainfall had ended, but steady rain continues over the area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain fell with earlier storms, with the heaviest rain falling near a La Salle to Ransom line. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ottawa, Streator, Peru, La Salle, Marseilles, Dwight, Oglesby, North Utica, Tonica, Grand Ridge, Naplate, Lostant, Ransom, Cedar Point, Kangley, Verona, Leonore and Kinsman. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&