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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Monday May 13th, 2024 :: 04:25 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Advisory until 07:30PM Monday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Livingston. In east central Illinois, Ford.

* WHEN...Until 730 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 422 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated numerous showers and thunderstorms moving across the area with rainfall rates up to 1 inch per 1 hour. The NWS cooperative observer in Chatsworth reported 2 inches of rainfall since early afternoon. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fairbury, Chatsworth, Forrest, Piper City, Cullom and Strawn. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: FORD, IL ... LIVINGSTON, IL

Instructions:

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

Address/Location
Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
844 W Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-844-0911

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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