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Home Return to list Flash Flood Warning 0054 Issued by the Chicago Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-15 01:50:41
573
WGUS53 KLOT 150650
FFWLOT
ILC053-075-151145-
/O.NEW.KLOT.FF.W.0054.260815T0650Z-260815T1145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Chicago IL
150 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Ford County in east central Illinois...
Southwestern Iroquois County in east central Illinois...
* Until 645 AM CDT.
* At 150 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches,
streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and other poor
drainage areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Paxton, Gibson City, Melvin, Loda, Roberts, Elliott, Sibley and
Clarence.
Additional rounds of thunderstorms are expected early this morning.
Given significant rainfall over the past two days, flooding impacts
will increase quickly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may
already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and
other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8823 4061 8812 4049 8793 4049 8794
4040 8793 4040 8846 4062 8846
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
Kluber
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-15 02:42:13
958
WGUS73 KLOT 150741
FFSLOT
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
241 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
ILC053-075-151145-
/O.CON.KLOT.FF.W.0054.000000T0000Z-260815T1145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ford IL-Iroquois IL-
241 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM CDT THIS
MORNING FOR FORD AND SOUTHWESTERN IROQUOIS COUNTIES...
At 241 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already
occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar, automated gauges and broadcast media reports.
IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches,
streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and other poor
drainage areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Paxton, Gibson City, Melvin, Loda, Roberts, Elliott, Sibley and
Clarence.
Additional rounds of thunderstorms are expected early this morning.
Given significant rainfall over the past two days, flooding impacts
will increase quickly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may
already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and
other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8823 4061 8812 4049 8793 4049 8794
4040 8793 4040 8846 4062 8846
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
$$
Kluber
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-15 03:25:45
334
WGUS73 KLOT 150825
FFSLOT
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
325 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
ILC053-075-151145-
/O.CON.KLOT.FF.W.0054.000000T0000Z-260815T1145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ford IL-Iroquois IL-
325 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM CDT THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHERN FORD AND SOUTHWESTERN IROQUOIS COUNTIES...
At 325 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already
occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches,
streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and other poor
drainage areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Melvin, Loda, Roberts and Sibley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may
already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and
other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8823 4061 8812 4049 8793 4049 8794
4048 8794 4048 8846 4062 8846
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
$$
Kluber
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-15 04:23:35
041
WGUS73 KLOT 150923 RRA
FFSLOT
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
423 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
ILC053-075-151145-
/O.CON.KLOT.FF.W.0054.000000T0000Z-260815T1145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ford IL-Iroquois IL-
423 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM CDT THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHERN FORD AND SOUTHWESTERN IROQUOIS COUNTIES...
At 423 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already
occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches,
streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and other poor
drainage areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Melvin, Loda, Roberts and Sibley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may
already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and
other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8823 4061 8812 4049 8793 4049 8794
4048 8794 4048 8846 4062 8846
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
$$
Kluber
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-15 04:25:20
056
WGUS73 KLOT 150924
FFSLOT
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
424 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
ILC053-075-151145-
/O.CON.KLOT.FF.W.0054.000000T0000Z-260815T1145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ford IL-Iroquois IL-
424 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM CDT THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHERN FORD AND SOUTHWESTERN IROQUOIS COUNTIES...
At 424 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches,
streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and other poor
drainage areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Melvin, Loda, Roberts and Sibley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may
already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and
other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8823 4061 8812 4049 8793 4049 8794
4048 8794 4048 8846 4062 8846
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
$$
Kluber
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-15 05:20:37
601
WGUS73 KLOT 151020
FFSLOT
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
520 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
ILC053-075-151145-
/O.CON.KLOT.FF.W.0054.000000T0000Z-260815T1145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ford IL-Iroquois IL-
520 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM CDT THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHERN FORD AND SOUTHWESTERN IROQUOIS COUNTIES...
At 520 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches,
streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and other poor
drainage areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Melvin, Loda, Roberts and Sibley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may
already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and
other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8823 4061 8812 4049 8793 4049 8794
4048 8794 4048 8846 4062 8846
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
$$
Kluber
Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-08-15 06:25:54
205
WGUS53 KLOT 151125
FFWLOT
ILC053-075-151315-
/O.EXT.KLOT.FF.W.0054.000000T0000Z-260815T1315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Chicago IL
625 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
The National Weather Service in Chicago has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Ford County in east central Illinois...
Southwestern Iroquois County in east central Illinois...
* Until 815 AM CDT.
* At 625 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. 1.5 to 3
inches of rain have fallen on already saturated soils. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is already occurring, with broadcast media reporting
several flooded streets and basements in Paxton.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar, automated gauges and broadcast media reports.
IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches,
streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and other poor
drainage areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Melvin, Loda, Roberts and Sibley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may
already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and
other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8823 4061 8812 4049 8793 4049 8794
4048 8794 4048 8846 4062 8846
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
$$
Birk
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-08-15 08:13:13
840
WGUS73 KLOT 151312 RRA
FFSLOT
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
812 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
ILC053-075-151322-
/O.EXP.KLOT.FF.W.0054.000000T0000Z-260815T1315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ford IL-Iroquois IL-
812 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING CONVERTED TO A FLOOD WARNING FOR SOUTHERN FORD
COUNTY...
Flooding continues, and a Flood Warning remains in effect through 5
PM this afternoon. Please reference the new Flood Warning for more
info. Continue to heed remaining road closures.
A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM CDT for portions of
Illinois and northwest Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 4062 8823 4061 8812 4049 8793 4049 8794
4048 8794 4048 8846 4062 8846
$$
Birk
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