Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southern Ford County, IL
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NWS Chicago has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southern Ford County in east central Illinois until 8:15 AM CDT due to heavy rainfall and ongoing flooding.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Ford County, Illinois
- Issued
- August 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Chicago IL
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Chicago. The alert is effective from August 15 at 3:23 AM CDT until August 15 at 8:15 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
Southern Ford County in east central Illinois, including Paxton, Gibson City, Elliott, and Clarence.
What You Should Do
Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
At 3:23 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain, with up to 2.5 inches of rain fallen and an additional 1 to 2 inches possible. Flash flooding is already occurring, with several flooded streets and flooded basements reported in Paxton.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 3:23 AM CDT to 8:15 AM CDT on August 15.
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