Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 13 at 9:39AM CDT until August 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 13, 2026 - 7:39am
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Areas along and north of the I-74 corridor, including the
following counties, in central Illinois, Marshall, McLean, Peoria,
Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. In east central Illinois, Champaign
and Vermilion. In west central Illinois, Knox.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rain will push across
portions of central Illinois through midday Friday. Recent
ensemble forecast guidance supports 1 to 2 inches of rain
across the watch area, with localized amounts exceeding 4
inches.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Knox; Stark; Peoria; Marshall; Woodford; Tazewell; McLean; Champaign; Vermilion
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov