Flash Flood Watch until 07:00PM
The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for
* portions of south central Illinois and southwest Illinois... including the following counties...in south central Illinois... Bond IL...Clinton IL...Fayette IL...Marion IL...Montgomery IL and Washington IL. In southwest Illinois...Randolph IL.
* through 7 PM this evening
* Up 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.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BOND ... MONTGOMERY ... WASHINGTON ... CLINTON ... MARION ... FAYETTE ... RANDOLPH
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
City of Salem IL. Department of Emergency Management
201 S Rotan St
Salem, IL 62881
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
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