Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 14 at 9:33AM CDT until August 14 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 7:33am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Illinois, including the
following counties, Champaign and Vermilion.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread heavy rain of 4 to 6 inches has occurred over the
last 24 hours across Champaign and Vermilion Counties. An
additional 1 to 2 inches is expected through the morning,
with locally heavier totals.
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:
Champaign; Vermilion
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov