Flood Potential Outlook
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
577 FGUS73 KLOT 081827 ESFLOT ILC031-043-053-063-075-091-093-105-197-INC007-073-089-111-127-090900- Hydrologic Outlook National Weather Service Chicago IL 127 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024 ...Heavy rainfall and flooding possible due to remnants of Beryl... The remnants of Hurricane Beryl are expected to move northeastward into the Midwest Tuesday into Wednesday. Tropical moisture associated with the center of the remnants of Beryl is expected to contribute to bands of heavy rainfall from late Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday morning. While most areas will see generally low to even no storm total rainfall from this system, a sharp gradient from low rainfall very heavy rainfall is likely somewhere in northeastern Illinois or northwestern Indiana. Confidence is low on the exact track of the system, which means there remains low confidence in the amounts and locations of heaviest rainfall. Soils across most of northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana have below average to near average moisture, somewhat reducing the chance for widespread flooding. Despite this, rainfall rates may be high enough to still cause flooding particularly in poor drainage areas including roadways, ditches, and fields. Significant river rises may also occur where rain is heaviest. This outlook means that elevated water levels and potential flooding impacts are possible, but not yet certain. Persons should closely monitor forecasts including the possibility of flood watches, warnings, and advisories. This outlook is expected to be updated by tomorrow morning. $$ WSL/Borchardt