Flood Watch in effect through 10AM Friday (8/14)

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
202 AM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026

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Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Tazewell-McLean-Champaign-
Vermilion-
Including the cities of Bloomington, Galesburg, Danville, Normal,
Peoria, Champaign, Lacon, Urbana, Eureka, Toulon, and Pekin
202 AM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central
  Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois,
  Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. In east
  central Illinois, Champaign and Vermilion. In west central
  Illinois, Knox.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT this morning through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rain will push across
    portions of central Illinois through midday Friday.  Recent
    ensemble forecast guidance supports 1 to 2 inches of rain
    across the watch area, with localized amounts exceeding 4
    inches.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.