Flood — Kankakee, Illinois

2025-12-28 · near Manteno, Kankakee, Illinois

Event narrative

Multiple reports of street and yard flooding in Manteno were shared on social media.

Wider weather episode

Severe thunderstorms moved across portions of central Illinois during the late morning of December 28th producing localized wind damage. Additional severe thunderstorms moved across parts of central Illinois during the afternoon producing additional wind damage and six tornadoes. Heavy rain also caused localized flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1304455. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.