Flash Flood Watch 
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...Jersey IL...Macoupin
IL...Madison IL...Marion IL...Monroe IL...Montgomery IL...
Saint Clair IL and Washington IL. In Missouri...Boone MO...
Callaway MO...Cole MO...Franklin MO...Gasconade MO...Jefferson
MO...Lincoln MO...Moniteau MO...Montgomery MO...Osage MO...
Saint Charles MO...Saint Louis City MO...Saint Louis MO and
Warren MO.
* until 1 AM CDT Monday
* An area of slow moving thunderstorms will continue to develop
late this afternoon and this evening along a nearly stationary
front in a very moist and unstable atmosphere. Very heavy
rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches in an hour or two are expected
in parts of this area leading to possible 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.
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Ashley Community Fire Protection District
155 E Madison St
Ashley, IL 62808
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-485-6678