Flash Flood Warning Issued for Vermilion County, IL

Source: NOAA · East Central Illinois

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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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What is this NWS weather alert about?
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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects East Central Illinois. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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