Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 18 at 3:44PM CDT until May 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 341 PM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen. An observed report of 5 inches was received from Bible
Grove. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Louisville, Watson, Dieterich, Edgewood, Mason, Bible Grove,
Wheeler, Sailor Springs, Iola, Rose Hill, Hord and Ingraham.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Clay, IL; Effingham, IL; Jasper, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: