Full Notification

.FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* portions of Illinois and southeast Missouri...including the
following counties...in Illinois...Clinton IL...Fayette IL...
Marion IL...Randolph IL and Washington IL. In southeast
Missouri...Iron MO...Madison MO...Reynolds MO...Saint Francois
MO and Saint Genevieve MO.

* from this evening through Thursday afternoon

* Several rounds of rain with embedded thunderstorms may lead to
flooding concerns tonight and Thursday along rivers and streams
and in low lying areas with poor drainage.

* Heavy rainfall will result in flooding of low lying or poor
drainage areas...and ultimately dangerous flash flooding on
smaller creeks and streams. Significant rises on larger
streams and rivers will also be possible.

Instructions:

A Flood Watch is advanced notice that conditions are favorable
that may lead to flooding. People in the Watch area, especially
in flood prone areas, should use this time to check on
preparedness requirements. Stay informed, and be ready for action
if flooding is observed or if a Flood Warning is issued.