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Hydrologic Outlook

National Weather Service Chicago IL

425 AM CST Fri Mar 8 2024



...Steady Rainfall Today May Lead to Minor Flooding...

        

Steady rainfall is expected through much of the daytime today before 

rain ends tonight. Widespread rainfall amounts up to one inch are 

expected across northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana, though 

amounts of 1-2 inches or slightly greater may occur in some 

locations as well. Dormant vegetation and elevated soil moisture 

conditions will reduce infiltration and allow for much of this 

rainfall to runoff into area creeks, streams, and rivers.



Ensemble river forecast guidance indicates the possibility of 

multiple rivers reaching bankfull due to this rainfall. Urban areas 

and poor drainage areas may also experience areas of standing water.

While widespread flooding is not likely, a few river locations may 

near flood stage by this weekend.

         

This outlook means that elevated water levels and potential impacts 

are possible, but not yet certain. Persons should closely monitor 

forecasts, including the possible issuance of Flood Watches, 

Warnings, and Advisories.

 

This is expected to be last issuance of this outlook for this event.



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Ogorek