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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Monday August 10th, 2026 :: 01:18 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 05:15AM Monday

FFWLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Livingston County in central Illinois... North Central Ford County in east central Illinois... Southwestern Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois...

* Until 515 AM CDT.

* At 118 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated slow moving thunderstorms with rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour moving through the area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen so far west of Herscher. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches, streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and other poor drainage areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Odell, Cullom, Saunemin, Buckingham, Cabery, Kempton, Reddick, Emington and Stelle.

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

Instructions:

A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.

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:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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