Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Central Illinois

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
231 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026

ILC025-271030-
/O.NEW.KILX.FA.Y.0039.260727T0731Z-260727T1030Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clay IL-
231 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Central and eastern Clay County in south central Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 530 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 230 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 2 inches of rain
    have fallen in an area just north of Flora.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Flora, Louisville, Clay City, Bible Grove, Sailor Springs,
    Flora Municipal Airport and Hord.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3885 8836 3885 8835 3865 8829 3863 8830
      3863 8829 3862 8828 3860 8827 3861 8852
      3891 8858 3891 8837 3889 8836


$$

Geelhart