Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 27 at 3:15PM CDT until June 27 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
FFWLSX
The National Weather Service in St Louis has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Marion County in south central Illinois...
* Until 445 PM CDT.
* At 315 PM CDT, emergency management reported flooding across the
warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing.
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: