Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 14 at 12:15PM CDT until August 14 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 10:15am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* 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, Champaign, Clark, Coles,
Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie 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...
- Rainfall of 3 to 6 inches has fallen over east central
Illinois since Thursday afternoon. While additional rainfall
this afternoon will be much lighter, a number of areas
continue to experience lingering 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:
Logan; De Witt; Piatt; Champaign; Vermilion; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Cumberland; Clark
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov