Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 10AM Friday (8/14)

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
912 PM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026

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Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Tazewell-McLean-Champaign-
Vermilion-
Including the cities of Bloomington, Peoria, Normal, Toulon,
Urbana, Danville, Lacon, Eureka, Champaign, Pekin, and Galesburg
912 PM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* 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,
  Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. In east
  central Illinois, Champaign and Vermilion. In west central
  Illinois, Knox.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* 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...
  - Rainfall of 2 to 3 inches has occurred over a large area
    since
    Wednesday morning. As thunderstorms develop in northern
    Illinois and
    sink southward overnight, another 1 to 4 inches of rain is
    possible,
    with localized amounts in excess of 4 inches possible. With
    the
    ground already saturated, heavy rain will run off quicker,
    causing
    areas of flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.