Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 13 at 2:42PM CDT until August 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 13, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Areas of flooding caused by excessive rainfall.
* WHERE...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, and streams. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall of 2 to 3 inches has occurred over a large area
since Wednesday morning. As thunderstorms develop in northern
Illinois and sink southward overnight, another 1 to 2 inches
of rain is possible, with local amounts of 3 to 4 inches.
With the ground already saturated, heavy rain will run off
quicker, causing areas of flooding.
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