Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 4 at 2:31PM CST until November 4 at 4:45PM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 4, 2024 - 12:31pm
Expires:
November 4, 2024 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Illinois, including the following
counties, Monroe and Randolph.
* WHEN...Until 445 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 231 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This is causing urban and small stream
flooding. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Waterloo, Chester, Ste. Genevieve, Sparta, Red Bud, Bremen,
Coulterville, Tilden, Evansville, Baldwin, St. Mary, New
Design, Eden, Preston, Blair, Prairie Du Rocher, Prairie,
Hecker, Ellis Grove and Ruma.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Monroe, IL; Randolph, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO