- Wednesday August 19th, 2026 :: 02:57 a.m. CDT
Flood Watch until 01:00AM Thursday
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties, Ford, Iroquois and Livingston and northwest Indiana, including the following county, Benton.
* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /2 PM EDT/ this afternoon through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads and streets may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A narrow west to east oriented corridor of training showers and thunderstorms may develop this afternoon through the evening where recent heavy rains have left the area more susceptible to flooding. Rainfall rates may locally exceed 1 to 2 inches which may lead to flooding where storms move repeatedly over the same areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: LIVINGSTON ... IROQUOIS ... FORD ... BENTON
Instructions:
A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP VCOM followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Watch
