873 
WGUS53 KILX 150736
FFWILX
ILC113-151330-
/O.NEW.KILX.FF.W.0067.260815T0736Z-260815T1330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

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, dont 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

$$

MJA

984 
WGUS53 KILX 151238
FFWILX
ILC113-151600-
/O.EXT.KILX.FF.W.0067.000000T0000Z-260815T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
738 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central McLean County in central Illinois...

* Until 1100 AM CDT.

* At 736 AM CDT, gauge reports indicated between 4 and 6.5 inches of 
  rain have fallen overnight. Flash flooding is already occurring.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Gauges reported.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* 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 166.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4042 8908 4055 8907 4053 8886 4040 8888

FLASH FLOOD...GAUGE INDICATED

$$

MJA

100 
WGUS73 KILX 151325
FFSILX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
825 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026

ILC113-151335-
/O.CAN.KILX.FF.W.0067.000000T0000Z-260815T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
McLean IL-
825 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR CENTRAL MCLEAN COUNTY...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM CDT for portions of 
central, east central, and west central Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 4042 8908 4055 8907 4053 8886 4040 8888

$$

MJA