Flash Flood Watch
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* portions of Illinois and Missouri...including the following
counties...in Illinois...Bond IL...Calhoun IL...Clinton IL...
Fayette IL...Greene IL...Jersey IL...Macoupin IL...Madison
IL...Marion IL...Monroe IL...Montgomery IL...Randolph IL...
Saint Clair IL and Washington IL. In Missouri...Crawford MO...
Franklin MO...Gasconade MO...Iron MO...Jefferson MO...Lincoln
MO...Madison MO...Reynolds MO...Saint Charles MO...Saint
Francois MO...Saint Louis City MO...Saint Louis MO...Sainte
Genevieve MO...Warren MO and Washington MO.
* through Saturday morning
* Widespread additional rainfall of 2 to 4 inches with locally
higher amounts.
* 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 Flash Flood Watch is advanced notice that conditions are
favorable that may lead to flash flooding. People in the Watch
area, especially in flood prone areas, should use this time to
make preparations just in case. Stay informed, and be ready for
quick action if flooding is observed or if a Flash Flood Warning
is issued.
Address/Location
Ashley Community Fire Protection District
155 E Madison St
Ashley, IL 62808
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-485-6678
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flash Flood Watch