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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Saturday August 16th, 2025 :: 09:06 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Advisory until 12:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by thunderstorms with torrential rainfall is expected.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 905 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Up to 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... Pontiac, Fairbury, Gilman, Milford, Chatsworth, Onarga, Forrest, Odell, Cissna Park, Piper City, Buckley, Cullom, Cornell, Saunemin, Roberts, Wellington, Thawville and Claytonville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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