Flood Advisory — Stark County, Illinois
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 11:47AM CDT until August 12 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Peoria and Stark. In west central Illinois, Knox. * WHEN...Until 245 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1145 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Galesburg, Wyoming, Toulon, Abingdon, Knoxville, Osceola, Wataga, Bradford, Oneida, Williamsfield, Altona, Elmira, Victoria, Maquon, Henderson, La Fayette, Rio, Elmore, Laura and Castleton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 12, 2026 at 12:47 PM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 3:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Lincoln IL
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 3:45 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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Stark County, Illinois?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 3:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Stark County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Peoria County, Knox County.