Flash Flood Warning — Vermilion 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 13 at 3:02PM CDT until August 13 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
At 259 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area over Vermilion county. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible over central and southern Vermilion county. At 257 pm, Vermilion county EMA reported vehicles stuck in high water in Belgium at Georgetown road and Lyons road and in Tilton at 14th street overpass under Georgetown road. 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... Danville, St. Joseph, Westville, Tilton, Catlin, Oakwood, Ogden, Fithian, Belgium, Royal, Muncie and Flatville. This includes the following State Parks... Kickapoo State Recreation Area. This includes Interstate 74
Effective August 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Lincoln IL
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 6:45 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Vermilion 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 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Vermilion County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Champaign County.