Full Notification

FFWILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Champaign County in east central Illinois... Southern Vermilion County in east central Illinois...

* Until 600 AM CDT.

* At 259 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, Mahomet, St. Joseph, Georgetown, Tolono, Westville, Catlin, Philo, Sidney, Homer, Ridge Farm, Fairmount, Sidell, Pesotum, Bondville, Sadorus, Broadlands and Allerton. This includes the following State Parks... Harry Babe Woodyard State Natural Area. This includes the following highways... Interstate 72 between mile markers 174 and 182. Interstate 74 between mile markers 169 and 195. Interstate 57 between mile markers 218 and 242.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHAMPAIGN, 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.