FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR MADISON COUNTY 
The National Weather Service in Saint Louis has issued a
* Flash Flood Watch 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...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 Sunday morning
1 to 2 inches of rainfall with locally higher amounts on already
saturated ground will likely cause flash flooding.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Instructions:
NO SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS AT THIS TIME
Address/Location
Madison Co Missouri Emergency Management
806 W College Ave
Fredericktown, MO 63645
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 573-783-2747