Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 15 at 8:04AM CDT until August 15 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 6:04am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Ford County in east central Illinois...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Significant flooding of creeks, streams, drainage
ditches, low-lying areas, and poor drainage areas. Widespread
street and underpass flooding. Possible flooding of structures.
High water will slowly recede from flooded areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 757 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rainfall from
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing, with broadcast media early
reporting several flooded streets and flooded basements in
Paxton. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Paxton, Gibson City, Elliott and Clarence.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be
occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should
take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Ford, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov