Flash Flood Warning Issued for Champaign County, IL
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NWS Lincoln has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Champaign County until 8:00 AM CDT due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Illinois
- Issued
- August 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lincoln IL
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Lincoln IL. The alert is effective from August 15 at 3:23 AM CDT until August 15 at 8:00 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Champaign County in east central Illinois, including Champaign, Urbana, Rantoul, Savoy, Mahomet, St. Joseph, Tolono, Fisher, Philo, Sidney, Homer, Thomasboro, Gifford, Ogden, Pesotum, Bondville, Sadorus, Broadlands, Ivesdale and Willard Airport. Affected highways include Interstate 72 between mile markers 174 and 182, Interstate 74 between mile markers 169 and 197, and Interstate 57 between mile markers 218 and 257.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
Trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area, with between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain having fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect from August 15 at 3:23 AM CDT until August 15 at 8:00 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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