Flash Flood Warning Issued for Macon County and Decatur, Illinois
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for central Macon County until 7:00 AM CDT after law enforcement reported flooding on streets in Decatur.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Macon County in central Illinois. The warning was issued at 4:58 AM CDT following reports of active flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts central Macon County. Locations expected to experience flash flooding include:
- Decatur
- Mount Zion
- Forsyth
- Harristown
- Long Creek
- Blue Mound
- Oreana
- Niantic
- Decatur Airport
- Oakley
- Elwin
- Boody
- Hervey City
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Use extreme caution at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Avoid low-lying areas, small creeks, and underpasses where water may collect.
Expected Conditions
At 4:57 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported flooding on Main Street and Water Street in Decatur. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen due to thunderstorms. Additional rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is currently occurring in urban areas, small creeks, streams, highways, and poor drainage zones.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 7:00 AM CDT on March 11, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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