Illinois Severe Flood Watch | Effective 06/26/2026 01:35

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued June 26 at 3:35AM CDT until June 27 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 1:35am
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Along and south of a Jacksonville...to Decatur...to Paris line. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Storm total rainfall will range from 1.50 to 2.50, with isolated higher amounts possible along and south of the I-70 corridor. - 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; Christian; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark; Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL