Weather Alerts For Murdock, IL

# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 1 PM SATURDAY AFTERNOON # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Shelby. In east central Illinois, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar and Moultrie. In southeast Illinois, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence and Richland. WHEN Through 1 PM Saturday afternoon. IMPACTS Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - Up to an additional inch of rain with locally higher amounts in southeast IL is expected through this evening. Some areas south of I-70 have already seen 1-3 inches in the past 24 hours. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:36 PM 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 -------------------- Jasper, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Lawrence, Moultrie, Richland, Shelby Including the cities of Paris, Shelbyville, Charleston, Lawrenceville, Marshall, Mattoon, Robinson, Greenup, Tuscola, Effingham, Newton, Flora, Sullivan, and Olney