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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Friday August 14th, 2026 :: 04:00 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Advisory until 06:15AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Southeastern Livingston County in central Illinois... North Central Ford County in east central Illinois... Iroquois County in east central Illinois...

* WHEN...Until 615 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads and streets may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 357 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to around 1.0 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain may result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Watseka, Fairbury, Gilman, Clifton, Milford, Chatsworth, Onarga, Forrest, Sheldon, Chebanse, Piper City, Ashkum, Cullom, Saunemin, Martinton, Crescent City, Danforth, Beaverville and Woodland. - 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. 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 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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