Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 2:31AM CDT until July 27 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 12:31am
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central and eastern Clay County in south central Illinois.
* WHEN...Until 530 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 230 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen in an area just north of Flora.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Flora, Louisville, Clay City, Bible Grove, Sailor Springs,
Flora Municipal Airport and Hord.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Clay, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov