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Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency
Monday April 27th, 2026 :: 08:51 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 12:00AM Tuesday

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

* WHERE...A portion of east central Illinois, including the following counties, Coles, Douglas, Edgar and Vermilion.

* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 849 PM CDT, emergency management reported flooding in the advisory area. 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... Danville, Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, Georgetown, Westville, Tilton, Catlin, Oakwood, Chrisman, Ridge Farm, Oakland, Newman, Kansas, Ashmore, Fairmount, Sidell, Hume, Brocton and Allerton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: COLES, IL ... DOUGLAS, IL ... EDGAR, IL ... VERMILION, IL

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Vermilion County Emergency Management Agency
201 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 217-443-6011

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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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