Illinois Severe Flood Watch | Effective 06/21/2026 18:52

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued June 21 at 8:52PM CDT until June 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Shelby. In east central Illinois, Clark, Coles, Cumberland and Edgar. In southeast Illinois, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence and Richland. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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: 
Coles; Edgar; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark; Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL