Flood Warning until 12:15PM
At 930 AM CST, Doppler radar has indicated that the heaviest rain has moved east of the area, though drizzle continues. However, rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches have been common over the area during the last 24 hours, with 3 to 4 inches accumulating since Thursday. Several rural roads are still impacted by standing water. Additional rain is expected this afternoon, and while not as heavy, the standing water will be slow to drain off.
* AFFECTED AREAS: VERMILION, IL ... EFFINGHAM, IL ... MOULTRIE, IL ... CHAMPAIGN, IL ... CUMBERLAND, IL ... COLES, IL ... DOUGLAS, IL ... SHELBY, IL ... SANGAMON, IL ... CHRISTIAN, IL ... EDGAR, IL
Instructions:
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots.
Address/Location
Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency
201 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-443-6011
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning