Somewhat poorly drained. An apparent seasonal high water table is at a depth of 1 to 2 feet at some time between January and May in most years. The potential for surface runoff is low to high. Permeability is moderately slow. Most areas of Flanagan soils are used to grow corn and soybeans.
Native vegetation is prairie grasses.
DeWitt County, Illinois, 1937. For series typical pedon refer to University of Illinois laboratory samples 17882-17890. Data for 13 additional pedons is in the database of soils sampled by the University of Illinois.