Between 4 and 6 inches of rain, with isolated heaver amounts, fell over parts of Champaign County including, Champaign, Urbana and Savoy, in a roughly 4 hour period this morning. The excessive rainfall amounts led to flooded, intersections, underpasses, basements, culverts, etc. Streets and roads both in town and in rural areas were closed at times while covered in water. The situation has continued to improve throughout the afternoon and most roads and streets are now reopened. There is still heavy runoff, however, and people are cautioned against driving in flooded areas or playing in the water.

There have been no injuries reported. An overnight shelter is being opened by the American Red Cross at 1605 West Kirby, the temporary location of Kenwood School for those who may be temporarily displaced by water or sewage.

Champaign County remains under a Flood Warning until 10:00PM with a Flash Flood Watch beginning at 10:00PM and extending into Sunday afternoon. Another round of heavy rain is possible overnight and could possibly result in more rapid flooding as the ground is saturated and retention ponds, ditches and streams are running full. Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution overnight. It is nearly impossible to gauge the depth of water running over pavement, especially in the dark. If flooded areas are encountered, remember to “Turn Around Don’t Drown.”