Illinois Severe Flood Watch | Effective 08/14/2026 07:33

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