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Flash Flood Warning 4, NWS St. Louis, MO

June 19, 2021Calhoun County, Greene County, Jersey County, Illinois; Saint Charles County, Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this flash flood warning at Jun 19, 2021, 4:35 PM CDT for Calhoun County, Greene County, Jersey County, Illinois; Saint Charles County, Missouri. It was in force for 6 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jun 19, 2021, 4:35 PM CDT (21:35 UTC)
Expired
Jun 19, 2021, 10:30 PM CDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Calhoun County, IL, Greene County, IL, Jersey County, IL, Saint Charles County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 19, 5:00 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD1 Sse Hardin, ILA CULVERT ON A ROAD JUST SOUTH OF HARDIN WAS WASHED OUT. ROAD IS GONE WITH A 10 FOOT WIDE BY 5 FOOT DEEP AREA WASHED OUT FROM THE ROADBED. VIA SCANNER.
Jun 19, 5:00 PM CDTFLASH FLOODNutwood, ILNUMEROUS ROADS WERE FLOODED AROUND NUTWOOD AND FIELDON. ILLINOIS ROUTES 100 AND 16 WERE FLOODED IN SPOTS.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 206 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2021-06-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2021-06-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 142 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1960 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
142 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
203 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

262 
WGUS53 KLSX 192135
FFWLSX
ILC013-061-083-MOC183-200330-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FF.W.0004.210619T2135Z-210620T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
435 PM CDT Sat Jun 19 2021

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Calhoun County in southwestern Illinois...
  Southwestern Greene County in southwestern Illinois...
  Southwestern Jersey County in southwestern Illinois...
  Northeastern St. Charles County in east central Missouri...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.

* At 434 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Up to four inches of rain has 
  already fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, 
           highways, streets and underpasses as well as other 
           drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  East Hardin, Grafton, Fieldon and Nutwood. 

This also includes Pere Marquette State Park.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

&&

LAT...LON 3923 9055 3891 9034 3888 9048 3896 9054
      3901 9058 3903 9057 3905 9059 3907 9058
      3914 9062 3917 9061

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

Byrd
3 follow-up statements
604 
WGUS73 KLSX 192347
FFSLSX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
647 PM CDT Sat Jun 19 2021

ILC013-061-083-MOC183-200330-
/O.CON.KLSX.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210620T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Calhoun IL-Greene IL-Jersey IL-St. Charles MO-
647 PM CDT Sat Jun 19 2021

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT
SATURDAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN...SOUTHWESTERN GREENE...
SOUTHWESTERN JERSEY AND NORTHEASTERN ST. CHARLES COUNTIES...

At 644 PM CDT, law enforcement reported numerous roads were flooded 
around Nutwood and Fieldon. Illinois Routes 100 and 16 were flooded 
in spots. Up to five inches of rain has already fallen. However, 
another area of showers and storms will move through with additional 
heavy rainfall possible.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, 
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage 
         and low lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hardin, Grafton, Fieldon and Nutwood. 

This also includes Pere Marquette State Park.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

&&

LAT...LON 3923 9055 3891 9034 3888 9048 3896 9054
      3901 9058 3903 9057 3905 9059 3907 9058
      3914 9062 3917 9061

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1 INCH IN 1 HOUR

$$

Byrd
008 
WGUS73 KLSX 200204
FFSLSX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
904 PM CDT Sat Jun 19 2021

ILC013-061-083-MOC183-200330-
/O.CON.KLSX.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210620T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Calhoun IL-Greene IL-Jersey IL-St. Charles MO-
904 PM CDT Sat Jun 19 2021

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN...SOUTHWESTERN GREENE...SOUTHWESTERN JERSEY AND
NORTHEASTERN ST. CHARLES COUNTIES...

At 903 PM CDT, law enforcement reported flash flooding continuing, 
especially in the Nutwood and Fieldon areas. Debris remained over 
several roadways due to the flooding. 

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, 
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage 
         and low lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hardin, Grafton, Fieldon and Nutwood. 

This also includes Pere Marquette State Park.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

&&

LAT...LON 3923 9055 3891 9034 3888 9048 3896 9054
      3901 9058 3903 9057 3905 9059 3907 9058
      3914 9062 3917 9061

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

KD
049 
WGUS73 KLSX 200328
FFSLSX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1028 PM CDT Sat Jun 19 2021

ILC013-061-083-MOC183-200338-
/O.EXP.KLSX.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210620T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Calhoun IL-Greene IL-Jersey IL-St. Charles MO-
1028 PM CDT Sat Jun 19 2021

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN...SOUTHWESTERN
GREENE...SOUTHWESTERN JERSEY AND NORTHEASTERN ST. CHARLES COUNTIES
WILL EXPIRE AT 1030 PM CDT SATURDAY...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3923 9055 3891 9034 3888 9048 3896 9054
      3901 9058 3903 9057 3905 9059 3907 9058
      3914 9062 3917 9061

$$

KD

The office that day

Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 19, 5:44 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXMarion18 min
Jun 19, 10:45 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXMacoupin, Montgomery45 min
Jun 19, 2:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCalhoun, Greene, Jersey31 min
Jun 19, 2:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCalhoun, Greene, Jersey32 min
Jun 19, 2:52 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXPike38 min
Jun 19, 2:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCalhoun, Greene, Jersey50 min
Jun 19, 3:21 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCalhoun, Greene, Pike25 min
Jun 19, 3:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCalhoun, Jersey44 min
Jun 19, 4:10 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLSXCalhoun6 hr
Jun 19, 4:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCalhoun, Jersey, Madison44 min
Jun 19, 4:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCalhoun47 min
Jun 19, 5:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXSaint Clair43 min
Jun 19, 5:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXMonroe, Saint Clair35 min
Jun 19, 6:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXMonroe45 min
Jun 19, 5:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis51 min
Jun 19, 5:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXMarion, Ralls59 min
Jun 19, 5:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXPike, Ralls59 min
Jun 19, 5:58 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLSXMarion, Pike, Ralls6 hr
Jun 19, 6:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXLincoln, Pike44 min
Jun 19, 6:54 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXMonroe, Ralls51 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.