Flash Flood Warning — Edgar County, Illinois
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 14 at 8:14AM CDT until August 14 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
FFWILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Clark County in east central Illinois... Southern Coles County in east central Illinois... Cumberland County in east central Illinois... Southern Edgar County in east central Illinois... * Until 1115 AM CDT. * At 813 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. 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... Charleston, Mattoon, Marshall, Casey, Neoga, Greenup, Toledo, Martinsville, Ashmore, Westfield, Lerna, Jewett, Janesville, York, Paradise, Woodbur
Effective August 14, 2026 at 9:14 AM ET · Expires August 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Lincoln IL
Expires
August 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Edgar County, Illinois?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Edgar County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Coles County, Clark County, Cumberland County.