Flood Warning Issued for Montgomery County, Illinois
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NOAA issued it on May 9, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning is in effect for Montgomery County in south central Illinois until 6:15 AM CDT on April 28, 2026, due to flooding from excessive rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Illinois
- Issued
- May 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS St Louis MO
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Central Illinois.
Flood Warning in Montgomery County, Illinois
Alert Details
The Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) St Louis MO. It is effective from 12:16 AM CDT on April 28, 2026, until 6:15 AM CDT on April 28, 2026.
Affected Areas
This warning affects Montgomery County in south central Illinois. Specific locations include Litchfield, Hillsboro, Nokomis, Raymond, Witt, White Oak, Farmersville, Taylor Springs, Coffeen, Schram City, Van Burensburg, Irving, Panama, Fillmore, Coalton, Waggoner, Harvel, Donnellson, Butler, Ohlman, and Lake Lou Yaeger State Park. It also includes Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 52 and 63.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drown when encountering flooded roads. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid driving on flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring, with between 3 and 4 inches of rain having fallen. This is leading to flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 12:16 AM CDT on April 28, 2026, and ends at 6:15 AM CDT on April 28, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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