#NWS #flood #nwsflashflood #FlashFloodWarning Flash Flood Warning for McLean, IL #ILwx At 150 AM CDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 […] [Original post on ai6yr.org]
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 15 at 1:51AM CDT until August 15 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Lincoln ILAt 150 AM CDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Public reported several flooded roads and viaducts underwater in Bloomington. 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... Bloomington, Normal, Le Roy, Heyworth, Danvers, Downs, McLean, Stanford, Ellsworth, Central Illinois Regional Airport, Shirley, Holder and Moraine View State Park. This includes the following State Parks... Moraine View State Park. This includes the following highways... Interstate 39 between mile markers 0 and 1. Interstate 74 between mile markers 123 and 155. Interstate 55 between mile markers 142 and 167.