Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 21 at 3:44PM CDT until June 21 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
FFWLSX
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Fayette County in south central Illinois...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Vandalia, St. Elmo, Brownstown, Farina, Shobonier, Wrights Corner,
Avena, La Clede, Pittsburg, St. Peter, St. Paul, St. James,
Loogootee and Hagerstown.
This includes the following State Parks...
Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Illinois between exits 68 and 76. Interstate 57 in
Illinois near exit 135.
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:
Fayette, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: