Coles County Emergency Management Agency

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Highs near 100 degrees are not out of the question, especially near and south of I-72/Danville, from Tuesday through Thursday. Otherwise, no rain chances for the next several days. Stay hydrated!

08/31/2026

Despite meteorological autumn beginning on Tuesday, summertime will remain in full force for the week. Afternoon heat index values of 100-105 degrees are likely, only falling into the mid 70s at night. Such an extended period of heat can adversely affect anyone with prolonged exposure.

08/18/2026

08/16/2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Coles County in east central Illinois...
Western Edgar County in east central Illinois...
Southern Vermilion County in east central Illinois...
Southern Champaign County in east central Illinois...
Douglas County in east central Illinois...

* Until 345 PM CDT.

* At 255 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Sadorus to near Arcola to Cooks Mill, moving
east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Savoy, Tolono, Villa Grove, Philo, Pesotum, Camargo, Humboldt, and
Willard Airport around 300 PM CDT.
Charleston, Sidney, Oakland, and Rardin around 305 PM CDT.
Newman, Broadlands, and Brocton around 310 PM CDT.
Homer, Ashmore, Hume, and Allerton around 315 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Kansas, Fairmount, Sidell, Chrisman, Georgetown, Catlin, Ridge Farm
and Westville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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LAT...LON 3948 8785 3950 8847 3957 8847 3970 8834
4008 8843 4008 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 1955Z 270DEG 46KT 4001 8834 3971 8826 3956 8841

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

08/14/2026

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.

08/14/2026

Please read the entire press release

We have had our first bat test positive for rabies. See the press release here: www.colesco.illinois.gov/media/cchd/press/RabiesPressRelease.pdf

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Coles County in east central Illinois...
Southeastern Douglas County in east central Illinois...
West Central Edgar County in east central Illinois...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 1254 PM CDT, emergency management reported flash flooding
across the warned area. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

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...
Oakland, Brocton, Rardin, Hindsboro, Isabel, Walnut Point State
Park, Borton and Bushton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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LAT...LON 3977 8797 3979 8787 3970 8785 3958 8797
3957 8816 3971 8823

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

08/14/2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR NORTHEASTERN COLES, SOUTHEASTERN DOUGLAS AND WEST
CENTRAL EDGAR COUNTIES...

At 1235 PM CDT, emergency management reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

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...
Oakland, Brocton, Rardin, Hindsboro, Isabel, Walnut Point State
Park, Borton and Bushton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3977 8797 3979 8787 3970 8785 3958 8797
3957 8816 3971 8823

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED