Flash Flood Warning Issued for Bureau and Putnam Counties in Illinois

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Bureau and Putnam Counties in Illinois.

The alert was issued at 8:59 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 2:15 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Emergency management reported roads under water around Granville, including areas near the junction of Division Street and Hennepin Street, and along 1250th Avenue north of Granville. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms

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. Hennepin, Spring Valley, DePue, Granville, McNabb, Mark, Magnolia, Standard and Florid. This includes the following State Parks. Donnelley DePue State Fish and Wildlife Area