Jul 8, 2015
Light to moderate rain fell across central Illinois throughout the day on July 8th. As an area of low pressure tracked northward through the area, pockets of heavy rain developed during the evening hours. Excessive rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour created flash flooding across portions of central and eastern McLean County, as well as northern Champaign County. The Bloomington Airport reported a 24-hour rainfall total for the day of 4.42, with most of the rain falling in a 2 to 3 hour
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 597103). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in McLean County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.