3 products issued by NWS for: 4 Miles NW Plainfield IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
711 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026
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Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-Kendall-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-Southern
Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-
Including the cities of Evanston, Downers Grove, Mokena, Lombard,
La Grange, Hammond, Oak Lawn, Oswego, Lemont, Manhattan,
Waukegan, Elgin, Crystal Lake, Wilmington, Peotone, Joliet,
Plainfield, Crete, Rockford, Byron, Mundelein, Gurnee,
Naperville, Sycamore, McHenry, Carol Stream, DeKalb,
Merrillville, Algonquin, Schaumburg, Palatine, Bolingbrook,
Yorkville, Cicero, Channahon, Orland Park, Oak Forest, Woodstock,
Gary, Oregon, Belvidere, Northbrook, Beecher, Wheaton, Oak Park,
Plano, Buffalo Grove, Rochelle, Aurora, Calumet City, Park
Forest, Chicago, and Des Plaines
711 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas,
Boone, Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Kane, Kendall,
Lake IL, McHenry, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Ogle, Southern
Cook, Southern Will and Winnebago and northwest Indiana, including
the following area, Lake IN.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may
be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An area of thunderstorms with rain rates up to one to two
inches per hour is expected to move through the area this
evening through the overnight hours. Elevated soil moisture
due to recent rainfall is expected to increase the
susceptibility to 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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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
404 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026
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010-011-019-152115-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
404 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026 /504 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 3 of 5 Tornado Risk.
Level 3 of 5 Large Hail Risk...up to Tennis Ball size.
Level 3 of 5 Damaging Wind Risk...up to 75 mph.
Level 2 of 4 Flash Flood Risk.
DISCUSSION...
An all hazardous significant severe weather threat exists across
northern IL this evening, particularly along and north of I-88.
Multiple rounds of heavy rain producing storms moving over the
same areas may also result in areas of flash flooding tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Wednesday...
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Level 2 of 4 Flash Flood Risk.
Thursday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk southeast of Interstate-55.
Friday Night into Saturday morning...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Level 1 of 4 Flash Flood Risk.
Sunday Night...
Significant Frost Risk.
DISCUSSION...
Additional waves of storms are expected at times through the end
of the week, some of which could be severe and produce heavy rain
and localized flash flooding.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters will likely be needed this evening.
GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:
Moving toward the east northeast at 45 mph.
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Hydrologic Outlook
Hydrologic Outlook ILC007-031-037-043-053-063-075-089-091-093-097-099-103-105-111-141- 197-201-INC007-073-089-111-127-151700- Hydrologic Outlook National Weather Service Chicago IL 1233 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026 ...Waves of rainfall may lead to flooding through the end of the week... Waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected this evening through the end of the week. Urban and river flooding will be possible. Atmospheric conditions are favorable for some thunderstorms to have rainfall rates in excess of 1 to 2 inches per hour tonight and tomorrow. In addition, some rivers and streams remain elevated from recent rainfall and soil moisture is elevated across most of northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana. In urban and poor drainage areas isolated flooding of roadways, creeks, and streams may occur with areas of heaviest rainfall. Widespread rainfall may also lead to river rises and possible flooding, in particular along already elevated rivers such as the Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee. Additional chances for rainfall are expected to continue through the remainder of the week. This outlook means that elevated water levels and potential impacts are possible, but not yet certain. Persons should closely monitor forecasts including the possibility of flood watches, warnings, and advisories. This product will be updated by tomorrow morning. $$ WSL