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...Portions of central and east central Illinois, including
the following counties, in central Illinois, De Witt, Logan, Macon
and Piatt. In east central Illinois, Clark, Coles, Cumberland,
Douglas, Edgar and Moultrie.
* 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...
- Heavy rain of 3 to 6 inches has occurred over the last 24
hours in an area from Bloomington ton Danville, southward
through Mattoon to near I-70. Additional heavy rain of 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:
Logan; De Witt; Piatt; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Cumberland; Clark
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov