First published 9/19/2026, 3:03:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 3:03:15 PM

Flood Watch issued September 19 at 9:38AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

The National Weather Service office in Chicago, IL issued a Flood Watch on 2026-09-19T14:38:00Z (title timestamp: September 19 at 9:38AM CDT). The alert covers the Chicago, Illinois area; consult the NWS for detailed area/impact information.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation, public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 5/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 7/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

A Flood Watch notifies the public that conditions could produce flooding in the indicated area. Residents and travelers in the Chicago area should monitor forecasts and be prepared for potential impacts to transportation and property.

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Flood Watch issued September 19 at 9:38AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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