Weather Alerts For Elwin, IL

# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE Along and south of a Jacksonville...to Decatur...to Paris line. WHEN Through Saturday afternoon. IMPACTS Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - Storm total rainfall will range from 1.50 to 2.50, with isolated higher amounts possible along and south of the I-70 corridor. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Friday, June 26, 2026 at 3:35 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Lincoln IL HEADER Flood Watch # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Edgar, Richland, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, Macon, Morgan, Moultrie, Sangamon, Scott, Shelby Including the cities of Flora, Newton, Olney, Greenup, Sullivan, Robinson, Paris, Jacksonville, Springfield, Shelbyville, Effingham, Taylorville, Decatur, Tuscola, Winchester, Marshall, Mattoon, Charleston, and Lawrenceville