Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 18 at 11:24AM CDT until May 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 9:24am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
Repeated rounds of storms through this evening could result in
flash flooding due to excessive rainfall.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois,
including the following counties, in central Illinois, 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.
* 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:
Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark; Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov