Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 27 at 8:38PM CDT until April 27 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 6:38pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
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 11 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 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