Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Peoria, IL ∙ Bloomington, IL ∙ Normal, IL ∙ Abingdon, IL ∙ Kingston Mines, IL ∙ Tremont, IL ∙ Laura, IL ∙ Ellsworth, IL ∙ Smithfield, IL ∙ Bellevue, IL

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Lincoln IL 153 AM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. In west central Illinois, Fulton and Knox. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - High rainfall rates could result in 2-3 inches of rain in 1-2 hours, bringing the potential for flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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