Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 8:49PM CDT until August 19 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 6:49pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected over
portions of the advisory.
* WHERE...Southeastern Livingston County in central Illinois...
Ford County in east central Illinois...
* WHEN...Until 1145 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads and
streets may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 848 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of
rain have fallen near Fairbury, IL.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Paxton, Fairbury, Gibson City, Chatsworth, Forrest, Piper City,
Melvin, Roberts, Elliott, Sibley, Strawn and Clarence.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Ford, IL; Livingston, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov