Flooding in Illinois, April 29 to 30, 2017

Name: Flooding in Illinois, April 29 to 30, 2017
Start: 2017-04-29T21:45
End: 2017-04-30T23:59
Location: Illinois

April 29 to 30, 2017 · NWS ILX · 28 events in 28 counties and zones

creating flash flooding, which led to widespread areal flooding. 50 inches of rain across much of central and southeast Illinois from April 29th into early on May 1st.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 28

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS ILX wrote it up.

Heavy rainfall impacted central and southeast Illinois from April 29th into April 30th...creating flash flooding, which led to widespread areal flooding. Periods of thunderstorms with very high rainfall rates dropped 2.00 to 6.50 inches of rain across much of central and southeast Illinois from April 29th into early on May 1st. This rainfall, occurring on top of already saturated soils, created flash flooding in a number of locations. Numerous roads were closed due to high water...including portions of Highway 29 in Peoria where a mudslide occurred. Low pressure lifted into the Great Lakes on May 1st, pulling the persistent frontal boundary out of the area and bringing a temporary end to the rain. Even though the rain had stopped, high water continued to impact many rural roads across central Illinois, particularly those near creeks and streams. Persistent flooding issues occurred across Christian, Shelby, and Douglas counties...as well as along the Embarras River Basin in Cumberland and Jasper counties.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Lincoln, IL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 29, 8:20 PM CST, 1 hour 25 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 29, 8:20 PM CST, 1 hour 25 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
920 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

.UPDATE...
Issued at 912 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

The strong to severe convection has pushed into Indiana this
evening with a rather large stratiform rain region prevailing
across all but the northwest. Have already updated the ZFP
as all the counties that were in the Severe Thunderstorm Watch
have been cleared. The effective warm frontal boundary has been
nudged a bit further south thanks to the convective outflow
with models showing differing solutions with respect to how
quickly the threat for showers and storms returns overnight.
Confidence not that great with respect to the more organized
storms returning overnight so did not make any significant
changes to the ongoing forecast at this time.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Sunday)
ISSUED AT 310 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

Will continue the flash flood watch through Sunday night east of the
IL river where another 2.5-4 inches of rain is expected. Widespread
showers and thunderstorms currently were along and west of I-55 and
will spread back across eastern IL late this afternoon and evening.
SPC continues slight risk of severe storms south of I-72 for large
hail and damaging wind gusts, with 2-5% risk of tornadoes. The
frontal boundary was staying close to I-70 much of today and is not
getting as far north as earlier shown by models. Strong ne winds
over northern CWA where gusts were 25-35 mph has caused temps to
actually slip to 40-45F from Quincy to Bloomington north. Altona
weather observer just called with report of sleet mixed in the the
rain showers in far northern Knox county with temp down to 39F.
Meanwhile some sunshine appearing in far southeast IL with temps
warming into the mid to upper 70s from Robinson to Flora south
with dewpoints in the mid to upper 60s and se winds. The frontal
boundary near I-70 extends sw across southeast MO to 999 mb low
pressure in central Texas. 12Z models eject surface low pressure
into ne Kansas by sunset Sunday and will lift the front north
across central IL Sunday afternoon. This will continue showers and
thunderstorms tonight and Sunday. SPC day2 outlook has marginal
risk of severe storms over much of IL Sunday afternoon/evening
while slight risk in far southeast IL which may be expanded
northward into east central IL. Lows tonight to range from nearly
steady lower 40s nw of IL river, to the mid 60s in southeast IL
with Lawrenceville at 67F. Highs Sunday range from mid to upper
60s nw of the IL river, to the mid 70s to lower 80s in eastern IL
with the lower 80s over the Wabash river valley.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Saturday)
ISSUED AT 310 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

554 dm 500 mb low over central NM to eject up into ne Iowa by
sunrise Monday while surface low moves into the upper MS river
valley and swings a cold front eastward across IL Sunday evening.
This will continue high chances of showers and thunderstorms with
heavy rains Sunday evening, then diminishing to after midnight
Sunday night. Strong cutoff upper level low over WI Monday to keep
low clouds and chances of showers around on Monday, though southeast
IL will have less chances of showers being further south away from
upper level low. Much cooler highs in the 50s Monday with breezy WSW
winds. Isolated showers possible along and ne of I-74 Monday evening
then dry conditions expected overnight Monday night and Tuesday with
partly to mostly sunny skies Tuesday. Highs Tue range from lower 60s
from I-74 north to the upper 60s in southeast IL.

Next weather system to eject eastward into the mid/southern MS river
valley by Wed and spread chances of showers back east over area by
overnight Tue night into Wed and linger into Thu with highest pops
southern areas. Thunderstorms chances still appear to be south of
I- 64 Wed afternoon into Wed night. Cutoff low over the southern
MS river valley Fri/Sat to keep chance of showers south of CWA so
keeping a dry forecast from Thu night thru end of next week. Highs
Wed in the upper 50s/lower 60s, then lower 60s Thu, modifying to
mid to upper 60s on Friday and upper 60s to around 70F next
Saturday which is closer to normal for early May.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Sunday evening)
Issued at 611 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

Current cluster of showers and thunderstorms will affect the
area through the evening bringing a continuation of the MVFR
and IFR cigs along with gusty east to northeast winds. The
warm front is still well south of the TAF sites and not expected
to push across the area until Sunday which will help keep the
lower cigs over the area Sunday morning. East to northeast winds
of 20 to 25 kts with gusts up to 35 kts this evening will slowly
diminish after 05z but remain basically out of a easterly
direction through the night. Winds on Sunday will become southeast
at 15 to 25 kts with afternoon gusts around 35 kts at times.
Scattered TSRA will also be possible on Sunday as a cold front
approaches the area, especially in the afternoon and evening.

&&

.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flash Flood Watch through Monday morning for ILZ031-037-038-
041>050-052>057-061>063-066>068-071>073.

Flash Flood Watch through Monday evening for ILZ051.

&&

UPDATE...Smith
SHORT TERM...07
LONG TERM...07
AVIATION...Smith

Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 29, 2:24 PM CST, 7 hours 21 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
324 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

ILZ027>030-036-040-302030-
Fulton-Knox-Marshall-Peoria-Schuyler-Stark-
324 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

Showers and thunderstorms will move over the area through tonight.
Some strong storms will be possible. Localized heavy rain is
possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...

More showers and thunderstorms will be likely Sunday through
Sunday night as a series of weather systems move through the area.
Rainfall amounts over this 3 day period could range from 2.5 to 4
inches, with the highest amounts falling Saturday night. The
heavy rain will produce possible localized flooding, as well as
river flooding across the region.

Flooding is expected to develop along portions of the Spoon River
late this weekend, and major flooding is expected to develop on
the Illinois River early next week. Please see the applicable
flood warnings for details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.

ILZ031-037-038-041>057-061-302030-
Cass-Champaign-Christian-Coles-De Witt-Douglas-Edgar-Logan-Macon-
Mason-McLean-Menard-Morgan-Moultrie-Piatt-Sangamon-Scott-Shelby-
Tazewell-Vermilion-Woodford-
324 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois, east central Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

Showers and thunderstorms will move over the area through tonight.
Some strong to severe storms will be possible. Large hail and
damaging winds will be the main threat, with a brief tornado also
possible. Localized heavy rain is possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...

More showers and thunderstorms will be likely Sunday through
Sunday night as a series of weather systems move through the area.
Rainfall amounts over this 3 day period could range from 3 to 5
inches, with the highest amounts falling Saturday night. The heavy
rain will produce possible localized flooding, as well as river
flooding across the region.

Strong storms will also be possible on Sunday. Hail and gusty
winds will be the main threat in the afternoon.

Moderate to major flooding is expected to develop along portions
of the Sangamon, Mackinaw, Vermilion and Illinois Rivers this
weekend into next week, as well as Salt Creek. Please see the
applicable flood warnings for details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is possible this afternoon and evening.

ILZ062-063-066>068-071>073-302030-
Clark-Clay-Crawford-Cumberland-Effingham-Jasper-Lawrence-Richland-
324 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Illinois and southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...

Showers and thunderstorms are expected over southeast Illinois
today and tonight. Scattered severe storms will be possible this
afternoon and evening. Large hail and damaging winds will be
possible from the strongest storms. A brief tornado will also be
possible. Localized heavy rain will also be possible from the
strongest storms. Some localized flooding is possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...

More showers and thunderstorms will be likely Sunday through
Sunday night as a series of weather systems move through the area.
Rainfall amounts over this 3 day period could range from 4 to
more than 5 inches, with the highest amounts falling Saturday
night. The heavy rain falling on saturated soil from earlier
storms will produce rapid runoff and a potential for localized
flooding, as well as river flooding across the region.

Strong storms will also be possible on Sunday. Hail and gusty
winds will be the main threat in the afternoon.

Flooding along portions of the Little Wabash, Embarras, and
Wabash rivers will develop and continue into next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is possible this afternoon and evening.

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 29, 7:34 PM CST, 2 hours 11 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
834 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0650 PM     FLASH FLOOD      PEORIA                  40.74N 89.61W
04/29/2017                   PEORIA             IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            MUDSLIDE ON HIGHWAY 29 NORTH OF MCCLUGAGE
            BRIDGE...HIGHWAY 29 CLOSED FOR A MILE STRETCH NORTH OF
            THE BRIDGE

0650 PM     TSTM WND DMG     TOLEDO                  39.27N 88.24W
04/29/2017                   CUMBERLAND         IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            POWER POLE SNAPPED BY HIGH WIND

0735 PM     FLOOD            MARTINSVILLE            39.34N 87.88W
04/29/2017                   CLARK              IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            FLOODED BRIDGE IN MARTISVILLE

&&

EJL

Local storm report, Apr 29, 8:11 PM CST, 1 hour 34 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
911 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0500 PM     TSTM WND DMG     MIDDLETOWN              40.10N 89.59W
04/29/2017                   LOGAN              IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREE LIMBS BLOWN DOWN ON TO A CAR

0615 PM     TSTM WND DMG     WAPELLA                 40.22N 88.96W
04/29/2017                   DE WITT            IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            POWER POLE SNAPPED AND POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN

0615 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 SW CLINTON            40.13N 88.99W
04/29/2017                   DE WITT            IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREES BLOWN DOWN BLOCKING SEVEN HILLS ROAD

0615 PM     TSTM WND DMG     ATWOOD                  39.80N 88.47W
04/29/2017                   PIATT              IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            LARGE TREE LIMBS BLOWN DOWN

0630 PM     TSTM WND DMG     TUSCOLA                 39.80N 88.28W
04/29/2017                   DOUGLAS            IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN

0733 PM     FLASH FLOOD      LACON                   41.02N 89.41W
04/29/2017                   MARSHALL           IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            ILLINOIS ROUTE 17 CLOSED FROM LACON TO SPARLAND DUE TO
            HIGH WATER

0745 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 S PETERSBURG          39.98N 89.85W
04/29/2017                   MENARD             IL   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            ILLINOIS ROUTE 97 CLOSED BETWEEN LINCOLNS NEW SALEM AND
            PETERSBURG DUE TO HIGH WATER

0815 PM     FLASH FLOOD      TUSCOLA                 39.80N 88.28W
04/29/2017                   DOUGLAS            IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            ROUTE 45 NEAR TUSCOLA CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER

0845 PM     HEAVY RAIN       WASHINGTON              40.70N 89.44W
04/29/2017  E2.50 INCH       TAZEWELL           IL   PUBLIC

&&

EJL

Local storm report, Apr 29, 8:24 PM CST, 1 hour 21 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
924 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0855 PM     FLASH FLOOD      CANTON                  40.56N 90.04W
04/29/2017                   FULTON             IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            ROUTE 9 WEST OF CANTON IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER...ALSO
            SEVERAL COUNTY ROADS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER.

0849 PM     FLASH FLOOD      MORRISONVILLE           39.42N 89.46W
04/29/2017                   CHRISTIAN          IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER FLOWING OVER ROUTE 48 NEAR MORRISONVILLE

0832 PM     FLOOD            FLORA                   38.67N 88.48W
04/29/2017                   CLAY               IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            SEVERAL ROADS IN TOWN CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER.

&&

EJL

Local storm report, Apr 29, 8:40 PM CST, 1 hour 5 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
940 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0400 PM     HEAVY RAIN       JACKSONVILLE            39.73N 90.23W
04/29/2017  M1.47 INCH       MORGAN             IL   CO-OP OBSERVER

            MEASURED 1.47 INCHES OF RAIN SINCE 7 AM

0715 PM     FLASH FLOOD      ASHLAND                 39.89N 90.01W
04/29/2017                   CASS               IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            ASHLAND ROAD IS CLOSED SOUTH OF ROUTE OF 125 TO NEAR THE
            SANGAMON COUNTY LINE BECAUSE THE ROAD WAS WASHED OUT

0740 PM     FLOOD            HUMBOLDT                39.61N 88.32W
04/29/2017                   COLES              IL   PUBLIC

            STANDING WATER ON SEVERAL ROADS

&&

EJL

Local storm report, Apr 29, 8:42 PM CST, 1 hour 3 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
942 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1245 PM     HEAVY RAIN       SPRINGFIELD             39.78N 89.64W
04/29/2017  M1.21 INCH       SANGAMON           IL   TRAINED SPOTTER

0330 PM     HEAVY RAIN       5 W SPRINGFIELD         39.78N 89.74W
04/29/2017  M1.44 INCH       SANGAMON           IL   MESONET

            STORM TOTAL RAINFALL...SO FAR

0400 PM     HEAVY RAIN       JACKSONVILLE            39.73N 90.23W
04/29/2017  M1.47 INCH       MORGAN             IL   CO-OP OBSERVER

            MEASURED 1.47 INCHES OF RAIN SINCE 7 AM

0430 PM     HEAVY RAIN       2 ENE PEKIN             40.58N 89.59W
04/29/2017  M1.28 INCH       TAZEWELL           IL   MESONET

            RAINFALL THE PAST 3 HOURS

0455 PM     TSTM WND GST     MORRISONVILLE           39.42N 89.46W
04/29/2017  E70.00 MPH       CHRISTIAN          IL   TRAINED SPOTTER

            ESTIMATED 60-70 MPH WIND GUSTS FROM STORMS NEAR
            MORRISONVILLE

0500 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 E PAWNEE              39.59N 89.54W
04/29/2017                   SANGAMON           IL   AMATEUR RADIO

            6 EMPTY TRAIN COAL CARS DERAILED DUE TO HIGH WINDS. TIME
            ESTIMATED.

0500 PM     HEAVY RAIN       HAVANA                  40.30N 90.06W
04/29/2017  M2.71 INCH       MASON              IL   CO-OP OBSERVER

            STORM TOTAL SO FAR....2.63 INCHES OF RAIN SINCE 7 AM.

0500 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 SE PETERSBURG         40.00N 89.84W
04/29/2017                   MENARD             IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            THREE FOOT DIAMETER OAK TREE BLOWN DOWN....ALONG WITH
            OTHER TREES AND POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN.

0500 PM     TSTM WND DMG     MIDDLETOWN              40.10N 89.59W
04/29/2017                   LOGAN              IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREE LIMBS BLOWN DOWN ON TO A CAR

0506 PM     TSTM WND GST     NEW HOLLAND             40.18N 89.58W
04/29/2017  M62.00 MPH       LOGAN              IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

0510 PM     TSTM WND DMG     MIDDLETOWN              40.10N 89.59W
04/29/2017                   LOGAN              IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            DAMAGE TO VEGETATION AND LIGHT STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. POWER
            OUTAGES ALSO REPORTED

0512 PM     FLOOD            PAWNEE                  39.59N 89.58W
04/29/2017                   SANGAMON           IL   TRAINED SPOTTER

            7 TO 8 INCHES OF WATER PONDED ON AREA ROADS

0515 PM     TSTM WND DMG     6 W LINCOLN             40.15N 89.48W
04/29/2017                   LOGAN              IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            SEVERAL POWER POLES DOWN ALONG 600TH AVE SOUTH OF HIGHWAY
            10. TWO FARMSTEADS WITH OUTBUILDING DAMAGE.

0516 PM     TSTM WND DMG     TAYLORVILLE             39.52N 89.26W
04/29/2017                   CHRISTIAN          IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            POWER LINES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 48 SOUTH OF TAYLORVILLE

0516 PM     HAIL             KINCAID                 39.59N 89.41W
04/29/2017  E1.00 INCH       CHRISTIAN          IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

0519 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 SSW HARTSBURG         40.22N 89.45W
04/29/2017                   LOGAN              IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            SEMI BLOWN OVER ON I-155 AT MILE MARKER 4

0521 PM     HAIL             TAYLORVILLE             39.52N 89.26W
04/29/2017  E0.88 INCH       CHRISTIAN          IL   TRAINED SPOTTER

            FELL ON NORTHEAST SIDE OF TAYLORVILLE

0543 PM     FUNNEL CLOUD     5 W SHELBYVILLE         39.41N 88.90W
04/29/2017                   SHELBY             IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            BETWEEN A QUARTER AND HALF WAY TO THE GROUND

0545 PM     TSTM WND GST     SHELBYVILLE             39.41N 88.80W
04/29/2017  E65.00 MPH       SHELBY             IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

0554 PM     HEAVY RAIN       KNOXVILLE               40.91N 90.29W
04/29/2017  M1.74 INCH       KNOX               IL   MESONET

            STORM TOTAL, INCLUDING 1.65 INCHES SINCE 1030 AM. SWOP
            REPORT

0554 PM     HEAVY RAIN       ASTORIA                 40.23N 90.36W
04/29/2017  M2.64 INCH       FULTON             IL   MESONET

0554 PM     HAIL             DECATUR                 39.85N 88.93W
04/29/2017  E1.00 INCH       MACON              IL   PUBLIC

            1 MILE SOUTHWEST OF MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY

0600 PM     HEAVY RAIN       CUBA                    40.49N 90.19W
04/29/2017  M3.00 INCH       FULTON             IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

0600 PM     FLOOD            CUBA                    40.49N 90.19W
04/29/2017                   FULTON             IL   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            FLOODED ROADS IN PARTS OF THE COUNTY. HIGHWAY 9 CLOSED
            DUE TO HIGH WATER. ABOUT 4 INCHES OF WATER ON THE ROAD.

0601 PM     HEAVY RAIN       ROANOKE                 40.80N 89.20W
04/29/2017  M1.90 INCH       WOODFORD           IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

0615 PM     TSTM WND DMG     WAPELLA                 40.22N 88.96W
04/29/2017                   DE WITT            IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            POWER POLE SNAPPED AND POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN

0615 PM     TSTM WND DMG     ATWOOD                  39.80N 88.47W
04/29/2017                   PIATT              IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            LARGE TREE LIMBS BLOWN DOWN

0615 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 SW CLINTON            40.13N 88.99W
04/29/2017                   DE WITT            IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREES BLOWN DOWN BLOCKING SEVEN HILLS ROAD

0630 PM     TSTM WND DMG     TUSCOLA                 39.80N 88.28W
04/29/2017                   DOUGLAS            IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN

0633 PM     TSTM WND GST     XENIA                   38.64N 88.64W
04/29/2017  E60.00 MPH       CLAY               IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

0637 PM     TSTM WND DMG     TAYLORVILLE             39.52N 89.26W
04/29/2017                   CHRISTIAN          IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            MATURE TREES WERE UPROOTED AND 2 HOUSES WERE DAMAGED

0645 PM     HAIL             TOLONO                  39.99N 88.26W
04/29/2017  E1.00 INCH       CHAMPAIGN          IL   AMATEUR RADIO

            DIME TO OCCASIONAL QUARTER SIZE HAIL

0650 PM     TSTM WND DMG     TOLEDO                  39.27N 88.24W
04/29/2017                   CUMBERLAND         IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            POWER POLE SNAPPED BY HIGH WIND

0650 PM     FLASH FLOOD      PEORIA                  40.74N 89.61W
04/29/2017                   PEORIA             IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            MUDSLIDE ON HIGHWAY 29 NORTH OF MCCLUGAGE
            BRIDGE...HIGHWAY 29 CLOSED FOR A MILE STRETCH NORTH OF
            THE BRIDGE

0700 PM     HEAVY RAIN       PEORIA INTERNATIONAL AI 40.67N 89.68W
04/29/2017  M2.77 INCH       PEORIA             IL   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24-HOUR RAINFALL...2.53 INCHES THE PAST 6 HOURS.

0705 PM     FLOOD            ROANOKE                 40.80N 89.20W
04/29/2017                   WOODFORD           IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            FLOODING REPORTED ACROSS WOODFORD COUNTY OVER THE PAST
            HOUR...PANTHER CREEK NEAR ROANOKE IS GETTING HIGH.

0715 PM     FLASH FLOOD      ASHLAND                 39.89N 90.01W
04/29/2017                   CASS               IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            ASHLAND ROAD IS CLOSED SOUTH OF ROUTE OF 125 TO NEAR THE
            SANGAMON COUNTY LINE BECAUSE THE ROAD WAS WASHED OUT

0720 PM     TSTM WND GST     BORTON                  39.67N 87.93W
04/29/2017  E60.00 MPH       EDGAR              IL   TRAINED SPOTTER

0730 PM     HEAVY RAIN       5 NW PEORIA             40.80N 89.68W
04/29/2017  M2.90 INCH       PEORIA             IL   CO-OP OBSERVER

            RAINFALL SINCE 8 AM...SO FAR

0733 PM     FLASH FLOOD      LACON                   41.02N 89.41W
04/29/2017                   MARSHALL           IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            ILLINOIS ROUTE 17 CLOSED FROM LACON TO SPARLAND DUE TO
            HIGH WATER

0735 PM     FLOOD            MARTINSVILLE            39.34N 87.88W
04/29/2017                   CLARK              IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            FLOODED BRIDGE IN MARTISVILLE

0739 PM     TSTM WND GST     PARKERSBURG             38.59N 88.06W
04/29/2017  E60.00 MPH       RICHLAND           IL   AMATEUR RADIO

0740 PM     HEAVY RAIN       MOUNT PULASKI           40.01N 89.28W
04/29/2017  M1.23 INCH       LOGAN              IL   CO-OP OBSERVER

            RAINFALL SINCE 6 AM THIS MORNING...SO FAR

0740 PM     FLOOD            HUMBOLDT                39.61N 88.32W
04/29/2017                   COLES              IL   PUBLIC

            STANDING WATER ON SEVERAL ROADS

0745 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 S PETERSBURG          39.98N 89.85W
04/29/2017                   MENARD             IL   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            ILLINOIS ROUTE 97 CLOSED BETWEEN LINCOLNS NEW SALEM AND
            PETERSBURG DUE TO HIGH WATER

0747 PM     HAIL             3 N RIDGE FARM          39.94N 87.65W
04/29/2017  E1.00 INCH       VERMILION          IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

0815 PM     FLASH FLOOD      TUSCOLA                 39.80N 88.28W
04/29/2017                   DOUGLAS            IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            ROUTE 45 NEAR TUSCOLA CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER

0832 PM     FLOOD            FLORA                   38.67N 88.48W
04/29/2017                   CLAY               IL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            SEVERAL ROADS IN TOWN CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER.

0845 PM     HEAVY RAIN       WASHINGTON              40.70N 89.44W
04/29/2017  E2.50 INCH       TAZEWELL           IL   PUBLIC

0849 PM     FLASH FLOOD      MORRISONVILLE           39.42N 89.46W
04/29/2017                   CHRISTIAN          IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER FLOWING OVER ROUTE 48 NEAR MORRISONVILLE

0855 PM     FLASH FLOOD      CANTON                  40.56N 90.04W
04/29/2017                   FULTON             IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            ROUTE 9 WEST OF CANTON IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER...ALSO
            SEVERAL COUNTY ROADS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER.

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Local storm report, Apr 29, 9:05 PM CST, 40 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
1005 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0928 PM     FLASH FLOOD      KANSAS                  39.55N 87.94W
04/29/2017                   EDGAR              IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER WAS FLOWING OVER ROUTE 49 NEAR KANSAS.

0913 PM     FLASH FLOOD      HUNT CITY               39.05N 88.02W
04/29/2017                   JASPER             IL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            WATER FLOWING OVER ROUTE 49 BETWEEN WILLOW HILL AND HUNT
            CITY.

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Flood, Scott

When: April 29, 9:45 PM CST to April 30, 1:45 PM CST
Where: Scott County, 2.81 mi N of Naples to 3.71 mi W of Oxville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 39.791, -90.597

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 5.00 inches in about a three hour period during the early evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Scott County. Numerous streets in Winchester were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county including parts of Illinois Route 106 which was closed in spots near Alsey. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by early afternoon on the 30th.

Flood, Morgan

When: April 29, 9:45 PM CST to April 30, 1:45 PM CST
Where: Morgan County, 3.16 mi NNW of Meredosia to 3.34 mi SSW of Meredosia
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.875, -90.583

Rain amounts of 4.00 to 5.00 inches in about a three hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Morgan County. Numerous streets in Jacksonville and Meredosia were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county including parts of Illinois Route 104 and Route 100 which were closed in spots. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by early afternoon on the 30th.

Flood, Sangamon

When: April 29, 10:15 PM CST to April 30, 1:30 PM CST
Where: Sangamon County, 4.49 mi WNW of Pleasant Plains to 6.15 mi WSW of Lowder
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.901, -89.994

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 3.50 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across central and southern Sangamon County. Numerous streets in Springfield were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county. The greatest impacts occurred in the far northwest and southern parts of the county, from south of Ashland toward Loami and Auburn. Parts of Illinois Route 4 toward Thayer were closed. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by early afternoon on the 30th.

Flood, Christian

When: April 29, 10:15 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Christian County, 1.01 mi SSE of Radford to 3.71 mi S of Stonington
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.566, -89.023

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Christian County. Numerous streets in Taylorville and Pana were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county. The greatest impacts were in the southern part of the county near Morrisonville, where Illinois Route 48 was closed due to flowing water. Additional rain around 1.00 inch, which occurred during the morning hours of the 30th, kept many roads flooded. Areal flooding continued until the early morning hours of May 2nd.

Flood, Mason

When: April 29, 10:45 PM CST to April 30, 8:45 AM CST
Where: Mason County, 5.56 mi NE of Buzzville to 2.98 mi NNW of Patterson Bay
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 40.436, -89.919

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Mason County. Numerous streets in Havana were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county including parts of U.S. Route 136 and Illinois Route 10. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by mid-morning on the 30th.

Flood, Tazewell

When: April 29, 10:45 PM CST to April 30, 1:45 PM CST
Where: Tazewell County, 1.44 mi NNW of Trail Park Gardens to 2.85 mi W of Parkland
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.749, -89.532

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across western Tazewell County. Numerous streets in Pekin and East Peoria were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county including parts of Illinois Route 29 from Green Valley to South Pekin. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by early afternoon on the 30th.

Flood, Menard

When: April 29, 10:45 PM CST to April 30, 8:45 AM CST
Where: Menard County, 1.44 mi WNW of Oakford to 2.04 mi WSW of Tallula
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.111, -89.993

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Menard County. Numerous streets in Petersburg were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county. Illinois Route 97 between Lincoln's New Salem site and Petersburg was closed due to high water. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by mid-morning on the 30th.

Flood, Cass

When: April 29, 10:45 PM CST to April 30, 8:45 AM CST
Where: Cass County, 8.44 mi NNE of Beardstown to 6.14 mi WSW of Beardstown
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 40.127, -90.352

Rain amounts of 3.40 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across mush of Cass County. Numerous streets in Virginia and Ashland were impassable, as were numerous rural roads in the county. Ashland Road south of Illinois Route 125 was closed near the Sangamon County line because it was washed out. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by mid-morning on the 30th.

Flood, Schuyler

When: April 29, 10:45 PM CST to April 30, 8:45 AM CST
Where: Schuyler County, 4.82 mi WNW of Birmingham to 5.34 mi SSW of Huntsville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.286, -90.909

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 3.50 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Schuyler County. Numerous streets in Rushville were impassable, as were numerous rural roads in the county west of U.S. Highway 67. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by mid-morning on the 30th.

Flood, Fulton

When: April 29, 10:45 PM CST to April 30, 8:45 AM CST
Where: Fulton County, 3.55 mi WNW of Marietta to 0.89 mi WSW of Astoria
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.516, -90.444

Rain amounts of 2.00 to 3.50 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across parts of eastern and central Fulton County. Numerous streets in Canton were impassable, as were numerous rural roads in the county. Illinois Route 9 west of Canton was closed due to high water. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by mid-morning on the 30th.

Flood, Peoria

When: April 29, 10:45 PM CST to April 30, 1:45 PM CST
Where: Peoria County, 3.06 mi N of Edelstein to 4.05 mi W of Elmwood
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.974, -89.639

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across parts of eastern and central Peoria County. Numerous streets in Peoria were impassable, as were numerous rural roads in the county. Illinois Route 29 north of the McClugage Bridge in Peoria was closed for one mile due to a mudslide. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by early afternoon on the 30th.

Flood, Marshall

When: April 29, 10:45 PM CST to April 30, 1:45 PM CST
Where: Marshall County, 1.82 mi E of Broadmoor to 2.86 mi SSW of La Prairie Center
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.148, -89.595

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours resulted in flash flooding across parts of western and central Marshall County. Streets in Henry and Lacon were impassable, as were numerous rural roads in the county. Illinois Route 17 from Lacon to Sparland was also closed due to high water. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by early afternoon on the 30th.

Flood, Woodford

When: April 29, 10:45 PM CST to April 30, 1:45 PM CST
Where: Woodford County, 7.46 mi NNE of Spring Bay to 0.76 mi SW of Spring Bay
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.921, -89.470

Rain amounts of 2.75 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours resulted in flash flooding across parts of western Woodford County. Streets in Germantown Hills, Metamora, and Roanoke were impassable, as were numerous rural roads in the county. Illinois Route 89 southwest of Washburn was also closed due to high water and flood debris. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by early afternoon on the 30th.

Flood, Shelby

When: April 29, 11:15 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Shelby County, 3.24 mi WNW of Todds Pt to 1.5 mi S of Moweaqua
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.588, -88.806

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 5.00 inches in about a three hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Shelby County. Numerous streets in Shelbyville were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county. The greatest impacts were in the southern half of the county where the heaviest rainfall totals were reported. Parts of Illinois Route 128 near Cowden were closed. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch, which occurred during the morning hours of the 30th, kept many roads flooded. Areal flooding continued until the early morning hours of May 2nd.

Flood, Moultrie

When: April 29, 11:15 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Moultrie County, 3.12 mi ENE of Fairbanks to 1.56 mi SW of Bethany
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 39.737, -88.476

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 3.50 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Moultrie County. Several streets in Sullivan were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the southern part of the county near the Shelby County line. Additional rain around 0.50 to 1.00 inch, which occurred during the morning hours of the 30th, kept many roads flooded. Areal flooding continued until the early morning hours of May 1st.

Flood, Coles

When: April 29, 11:15 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Coles County, 6.19 mi NW of Cooks Mills to 1.76 mi W of Etna
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 39.643, -88.482

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 5.00 inches in about a three hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Coles County. Several streets in Charleston were impassable. Numerous rural roads and highways in the southern part of the county from Lerna to Ashmore were inundated, including parts of Illinois Routes 16 and 130 which were closed at times. An additional 1.00 inch of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood, Cumberland

When: April 29, 11:15 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Cumberland County, 5 mi NE of Union Center to 2.87 mi W of Lake Mattoon
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 39.381, -88.014

Rain amounts of 4.00 to 5.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across Cumberland County. Several streets in Neoga and Greenup were impassable. Numerous rural roads and highways were inundated, particularly along U.S. Highway 40 near the Clark County line. An additional 0.50 to 1.00 inch of rain occurred on April 30th into May 1st, keeping many roads flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the early morning hours of May 4th, before another round of heavy rain produced additional flash flooding.

Flood, Effingham

When: April 29, 11:15 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Effingham County, 3.06 mi NW of Beecher City to 2.82 mi W of Edgewood
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.211, -88.810

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 4.50 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Effingham County. Several streets in the city of Effingham were impassable. Numerous rural roads, highways and creeks in the county were flooded, particularly from Beecher City to Shumway. An additional 0.50 to 1.00 inch of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads and creeks flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood, Jasper

When: April 29, 11:15 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, 5.17 mi NNW of Island Grove to 4.53 mi SW of Bogota
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 39.169, -88.367

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 5.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Jasper County. Several streets in the city of Newton were impassable. Numerous rural roads, highways and creeks in the county were flooded, particularly from Newton to Hunt City to Yale. Illinois Route 49 was closed between Willow Hill and Hunt City due to flowing water. An additional 0.50 to 1.00 inch of rain occurred on April 30th into May 2nd, keeping many roads flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the early morning hours of May 4th, before another round of heavy rain produced additional flash flooding.

Flood, Champaign

When: April 29, 11:45 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Champaign County, 0.33 mi WNW of Urbana to 0.96 mi SW of Pesotum
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.102, -88.206

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 3.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across southern Champaign County. Several streets in Urbana were impassable. Numerous rural roads and highways in the southern part of the county from Pesotum to Broadlands were inundated. An additional 1.00 to 2.00 inches of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood, Vermilion

When: April 29, 11:45 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Vermilion County, 3.81 mi ENE of Bismarck to 2.69 mi WSW of Fairmount
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 40.291, -87.533

Rain amounts of 2.00 to 3.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across central and southern Vermilion County. Several streets from Danville to Westville were impassable. Numerous rural roads and highways in the southern part of the county from Sidell to Ridge Farm were inundated, including U.S. Highway 150/Illinois Route 1. An additional 1.00 to 2.00 inches of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood, Douglas

When: April 29, 11:45 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Douglas County, 3.39 mi WNW of Hayes to 5.99 mi NNW of Arthur
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.889, -88.339

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 3.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across Douglas County. Several streets in Tuscola were impassable. Numerous rural roads and highways in the county were inundated, particularly U.S. Highway 36 from Tuscola to Newman, and U.S. Highway 45 near Tuscola which was closed due to high water. An additional 1.00 inch off rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 2nd.

Flood, Edgar

When: April 29, 11:45 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Edgar County, 3.11 mi WNW of Palermo to 0.94 mi NW of Mc Cown
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 39.887, -87.934

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across Edgar County. Numerous streets in Paris were impassable. Most rural roads and highways in the southern part of the county from Kansas to Vermilion were inundated, including Illinois Route 49 which was closed near Kansas due to flowing water. An additional 1.00 to 2.00 inches of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood, Clark

When: April 29, 11:45 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Clark County, 2.19 mi NNW of Westfield to 0.45 mi SW of Moriah
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 39.479, -88.016

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 5.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Clark County. Several streets in Casey and Marshall were impassable. Numerous rural roads and highways in the county were inundated, particularly in central and northern Clark County. Many creeks in the Embarras River basin were flooded, one of which over-topped a bridge in Martinsville. An additional 1.00 inch of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads and creeks flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood, Crawford

When: April 29, 11:45 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Crawford County, 1.63 mi N of Bellair to 1.97 mi WSW of Landes
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 39.174, -87.950

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 4.50 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Crawford County. Several streets in Oblong and Robinson were impassable. Numerous rural roads, highways and creeks in the county were flooded, particularly from Bellair to Annapolis in the northern part of the county. An additional 0.50 to 1.00 inch of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads and creeks flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood, Lawrence

When: April 29, 11:45 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 2.42 mi NNW of Russellville to 1.76 mi WNW of Chauncey
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 38.852, -87.547

Rain amounts of 2.00 to 3.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across northwest Lawrence County. Numerous rural roads, highways and creeks in the county were flooded, particularly in the vicinity of Chauncey. An additional 1.00 to 1.50 inches of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads and creeks flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood, Richland

When: April 29, 11:45 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Richland County, 1.28 mi NNW of Wakefield to 4.11 mi W of Pureton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 38.847, -88.259

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 3.50 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Richland County. Several streets in the city of Olney were impassable. Numerous rural roads, highways and creeks in the county were flooded, particularly north of U.S. Highway 50. An additional 1.00 to 1.50 inches of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads and creeks flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood, Clay

When: April 29, 11:45 PM CST to April 30, 11:59 PM CST
Where: Clay County, 6.6 mi N of Cruse to 5.48 mi WSW of Xenia
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.916, -88.670

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 5.00 inches in about a three hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Clay County. Several streets in Lewistown and Flora were closed due to high water. Numerous rural roads, highways and creeks in the county were flooded, particularly in the northern part of the county from Iola to Bible Grove, and on U.S. Highway 45 from Hord to Louisville. An additional 1.00 to 1.50 inches of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads and creeks flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

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