Flood Advisory — Newton County, Indiana
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 2:48AM CDT until August 10 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Livingston County in central Illinois... North Central Ford County in east central Illinois... Iroquois County in east central Illinois... Southeastern Grundy County in northeastern Illinois... Southwestern Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois... Benton County in northwestern Indiana... Southwestern Newton County in northwestern Indiana... * WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT /1100 AM EDT/ Tonight. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads and streets may be flooded. Slow moving or standing water may continue. High water may recede slowly from flooded areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 248 AM CDT /348 AM EDT/, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rainfall moving out of the area, but some streams will continue to rise due to earlier heavy rainfall. Standing water may also be slow to recede in some areas. Up to 3 inches of rain occurred in northeastern Livingston C
Effective August 10, 2026 at 3:48 AM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Chicago IL
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 11:00 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Newton County, Indiana?
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 11:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Newton County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Iroquois County, Kankakee County, Livingston County, Benton County, Ford County.