Illinois Severe Flood Watch | Effective 06/24/2026 23:16

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued June 25 at 1:16AM CDT until June 27 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 11:16pm
Expires: 
June 25, 2026 - 2:15pm
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 continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Macon and Sangamon. In east central Illinois, Douglas and Edgar. In west central Illinois, Morgan and Scott. * WHEN...From this 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: 
Scott; Morgan; Sangamon; Macon; Douglas; Edgar
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL