Flash Flood Warning Issued for Vermilion County, IL
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NWS Lincoln has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Vermilion County in east central Illinois until 4:45 PM CDT on August 1, 2026, due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Illinois
- Issued
- August 1, 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 1, 2026, at 1:46 PM CDT until August 1, 2026, at 4:45 PM CDT. The event code is FFW.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Vermilion County in east central Illinois. Specific locations include Danville, Hoopeston, Georgetown, Westville, Tilton, Catlin, Oakwood, Rossville, Potomac, Fairmount, Rankin, Fithian, Vermilion Regional Airport, Bismarck, Belgium, Henning, Jamaica, Muncie, Collison and Alvin. This includes Harry Babe Woodyard State Natural Area, Kickapoo State Recreation Area and Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area, as well as Interstate 74 between mile markers 199 and 220.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area, with between 1 and 2 inches of rain having fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect from 1:46 PM CDT to 4:45 PM CDT on August 1, 2026.
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