Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 24 at 11:58AM CDT until June 27 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 9:58am
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
Wet antecedent conditions from recent active weather means that it
will not take much additional rainfall for flooding to occur,
especially in low lying areas. Current forecast guidance exhibits a
high (greater than 70%) probability of exceeding 2 inches of
rainfall within the watch area.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois,
including the following counties, in central Illinois, Christian
and Shelby. In east central Illinois, Clark, Coles, Cumberland and
Moultrie. In southeast Illinois, Clay, Crawford, Effingham,
Jasper, Lawrence and Richland.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
* 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:
Christian; Moultrie; Coles; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark; Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
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