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Heavy Rainfall Possible in the Upper Midwest, South Texas, and Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding though the weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring moderate to locally heavy rain to portions of South Texas into Saturday. Tropical Storm Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Read More >

Overview

The period from August 12th-20th was a wet one across much of the region, with numerous rounds of thunderstorms with efficient rainfall rates.  Of particular note were the following dates:

  • August 12:  After morning storms, evening storms produce 2" to 5" along and just north of the I-55 corridor.
  • August 15:  Heavy rainfall of up to 3" to 5" in east central Illinois and northwest Indiana.
  • August 18 (early morning):  Dixon area sees 3" to 5+" of rain in the early morning hours.
  • August 18 (afternoon and night):  Parts of east central Illinois and northwest Indiana see 2" to 4" of rain.
Rainfall
August 7th-20th Rainfall
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