Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 21 at 2:15PM CDT until June 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Illinois, including the following
county, Sangamon.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or
other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 214 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Springfield, Chatham, Auburn, Rochester, Riverton, Dawson,
Buffalo, Jerome, Southern View, Leland Grove, Grandview,
Spaulding, Thayer, Clear Lake, Glenarm and Lowder.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Sangamon, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: