Flash Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Bloomington, IL ∙ Normal, IL

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Lincoln IL 236 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026 The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central McLean County in central Illinois... * Until 830 AM CDT. * At 234 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported several impassable roadways and multiple stalled vehicles. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bloomington, Normal, Downs and Central Illinois Regional Airport. This includes the following highways... Interstate 39 between mile markers 0 and 1. Interstate 74 between mile markers 125 and 140. Interstate 55 between mile markers 155 and 167. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. && LAT...LON 4042 8908 4055 8907 4053 8886 4040 8888 FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

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