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Flood Watch issued September 19 at 1:45AM CDT until September 20 at

Affecting Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Jones; Jackson; Clinton; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside

In effect until: Sep 20, 2026, 7:00 AM

Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Jones; Jackson; Clinton; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 7:00 AM.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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* WHAT...Flooding and flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois, including the following
counties, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Whiteside and Iowa,
including the following counties, Buchanan, Clinton, Delaware,
Dubuque, Jackson and Jones.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of showers and storms are expected through tonight. These
storms will be capable of rainfall rates between 1 to 2 inches
per hour. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are likely in the
hardest hit areas through early Sunday morning with the potential
for localized areas of 3+ inches.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Watch issued September 19 at 1:45AM CDT until September 20 at

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