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Hamilton County, Illinois Nixle
Friday July 14th, 2023 :: 08:29 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 02:30AM Saturday

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Hamilton County in south central Illinois...

* Until 230 AM CDT Saturday.

* At 829 PM CDT, A very slow moving thunderstorm has produced between 2 and 3 inches of rain in an hour between McLeansboro and Broughton. Additional heavy rain is possible and flash flooding may 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... Mcleansboro and Broughton.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HAMILTON, IL

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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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