Coles County, IL
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 04/17 6:00 PM CDT – Saturday 04/18 4:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Lincoln IL
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Where
Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Christian, De Witt, Logan, Macon, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Menard, Peoria, Piatt, Sangamon, Shelby, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. In east central Illinois, Champaign, Coles, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie and Vermilion. In west central Illinois, Cass, Fulton, Knox, Morgan, Schuyler and Scott.
When
From 6 PM CDT this evening through late tonight.
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
- Strong thunderstorms are likely this evening into tonight, and there is potential for locally heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Areas impacted
- Knox
- Stark
- Peoria
- Marshall
- Woodford
- Fulton
- Tazewell
- McLean
- Schuyler
- Mason
- Logan
- De Witt
- Piatt
- Champaign
- Vermilion
- Cass
- Menard
- Scott
- Morgan
- Sangamon
- Christian
- Macon
- Moultrie
- Douglas
- Coles
- Edgar
- Shelby
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Central Illinois Forecast
Created by the NWS Lincoln WFO
Cooler and breezy conditions will be in place this weekend behind a departing cold front. A few lingering showers and storms over east central Illinois this morning will give way to increasing sunshine. Temps near or below freezing are possible tonight & Sunday night.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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