Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 4 at 4:41PM CST until November 4 at 6:45PM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 4, 2024 - 2:41pm
Expires:
November 4, 2024 - 4:45pm
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 645 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Ponding of water
in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 441 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 0.5 inches 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