#NWS #flood #nwsflashflood #FlashFloodWarning Flash Flood Warning for Ford, IL; Iroquois, IL #ILwx At 256 AM CDT, local law enforcement and broadcast media reported flash flooding was ongoing in the warned area, and in particular in and around the Paxton area […] [Original post on ai6yr.org]
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 14 at 2:56AM CDT until August 14 at 7:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago ILAt 256 AM CDT, local law enforcement and broadcast media reported flash flooding was ongoing in the warned area, and in particular in and around the Paxton area. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen, with the highest amounts from near Gibson City to Paxton. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing, with reports of several road closures and water in basements. HAZARD...Significant flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement and broadcast media. IMPACT...Rapid-onset, significant flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches, low-lying areas, and poor drainage areas. Widespread street and underpass flooding. Possible flooding of structures, including basements. Possible flooding of highways. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Paxton, Gibson City, Cissna Park, Buckley, Melvin, Loda, Roberts, Elliott, Sibley, Clarence and Claytonville.