Flood Advisory — Iroquois County, Illinois
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 10 at 12:44AM CDT until August 10 at 4:45AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Livingston County in central Illinois... North Central Ford County in east central Illinois... Northern Iroquois County in east central Illinois... Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 445 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1243 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated slow moving thunderstorms with rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour moving into the area. Minor flooding may begin shortly after the onset of rainfall. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Pontiac, Watseka, Gilman, Herscher, Clifton, Chatsworth, Limestone, St. Anne, Forrest, Sheldon, Chebanse, Piper City, Ashkum, Aroma Park, Hopkins Park and Cullom. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 10, 2026 at 1:44 AM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 5:45 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Chicago IL
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 5:45 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Iroquois County, Illinois?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 5:45 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Iroquois County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Kankakee County, Ford County.