Flash Flood Watch until 07:00AM Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Saint Louis has expanded the
* Flash Flood Watch to include portions of Illinois and Missouri...including the following counties...in Illinois... Clinton IL...Marion IL...Monroe IL...Randolph IL...Saint Clair IL and Washington IL. In Missouri...Jefferson MO...Madison MO...Saint Francois MO and Sainte Genevieve MO.
* through Wednesday morning
* An additional 1 to 3 inches of rainfall with locally higher amounts possible.
* 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: JEFFERSON ... WASHINGTON ... STE. GENEVIEVE ... RANDOLPH ... MONROE ... ST. FRANCOIS ... MARION ... MADISON ... ST. CLAIR ... CLINTON
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