Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 8 at 7:45PM CDT until June 8 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Illinois, including the following
county, Sangamon.
* WHEN...Until 945 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 745 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Springfield, Sherman, Rochester, Abraham Lincoln Capital
Airport, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Jerome, Southern View,
Leland Grove, Grandview, Spaulding and Clear Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Sangamon, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: