Flash Flood Watch 
FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
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.
* until 7 PM CDT this evening
* Slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing localized heavy
rainfall are possible across the watch area today. Heavy rain in
excess of two to three inches falling on already saturated
soils could produce localized 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:
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