Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 27 at 11:42AM CDT until April 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 9:42am
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* 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,
Macon and Shelby. In east central Illinois, Clark, Coles,
Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar and Moultrie. In southeast Illinois,
Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence and Richland.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.
* 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...
- Repeated rounds of heavy thunderstorms into the evening may
result in flooding, especially in urban and low-lying areas.
- 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; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark; Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov