Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 27 at 2:00PM CDT until June 27 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 12:00pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 200 PM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 5.5 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...Emergency management reported.
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...
Centralia, Salem, Sandoval, Wamac, Central City, Odin, Omega, Helm,
Iuka, Junction City, Kell, Walnut Hill, Cartter and Selmaville.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between exits 109 and 116.
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:
Marion, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: