CLARK, IL; Coles, IL; Douglas, IL; Edgar, IL — FFWILX
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Clark County in east central Illinois... Northern Coles County in east central Illinois... Southern Douglas County in east central Illinois... Southern Edgar County in east central Illinois...
* Until 1000 PM CDT.
* At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 in
Flooding in Clark, IL; Coles, IL; Douglas, IL; Edgar, IL can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS