The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Flash Flood Watch for all of Central Illinois thru Monday morning.

The Weather Service says flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible along and south of a Rushville to Lincoln to Hoopeston line thru Monday morning.  

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.  Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and  flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

The Weather Service adds showers and thunderstorms will re-develop across the watch area between now and Monday morning.  Given the 
high atmospheric water content and wet soil conditions in many areas, flash flooding will be possible within stronger storms where rainfall rates reach 1 to 2 inches per hour.

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