Illinois Severe Flood Watch | Effective 06/16/2026 23:53

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued June 17 at 1:53AM CDT until June 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 11:53pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. In west central Illinois, Fulton and Knox. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through this evening. * 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... - High rainfall rates could result in 2-3 inches of rain in 1-2 hours, bringing the potential for flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description: 
Knox; Stark; Peoria; Marshall; Woodford; Fulton; Tazewell; McLean
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL