Weather Alerts For Helena, IL

# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON # SUMMARY -------------------- .Wet antecedent conditions from recent active weather means that it will not take much additional rainfall for flooding to occur, especially in low lying areas. Current forecast guidance exhibits a high (greater than 70%) probability of exceeding 2 inches of rainfall within the watch area. # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. WHERE Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Christian and Shelby. In east central Illinois, Clark, Coles, Cumberland and Moultrie. In southeast Illinois, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence and Richland. WHEN From Thursday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. IMPACTS Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11:58 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Lincoln IL HEADER URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | 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 -------------------- Crawford, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Cumberland, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, Moultrie, Richland, Shelby Including the cities of Olney, Mattoon, Newton, Flora, Marshall, Sullivan, Charleston, Greenup, Lawrenceville, Effingham, Robinson, Taylorville, and Shelbyville