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Hamilton County, Illinois Nixle
Wednesday July 27th, 2022 :: 07:17 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 10:15AM

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Hamilton County in south central Illinois... White County in southeastern Illinois... Northern Saline County in southern Illinois...

* Until 1015 AM CDT.

* At 716 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Carmi, Grayville, Norris City, Galatia, Crossville, Enfield, Broughton, Maunie and Phillipstown. This includes the following highways... Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 129 and 130.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HAMILTON, IL ... SALINE, IL ... WHITE, IL

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Address/Location
Hamilton County, Illinois Nixle
100 S Jackson St
McLeansboro, IL 62859

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-643-3744

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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