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Perry County Emergency Management Agency
Friday July 12th, 2024 :: 05:01 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 11:00PM Friday

FFWPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Perry County in south central Illinois...

* Until 1100 PM CDT Friday.

* At 457 PM CDT, Law enforcement reported street flooding was beginning in Tamaroa. Radar and gauges estimate between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen in the last hour 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...Law enforcement reported. 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... Tamaroa.

* AFFECTED AREAS: PERRY, IL

Instructions:

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

Address/Location
Perry County Emergency Management Agency
1534 S Washington St
Du Quoin, IL 62832

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-357-6221

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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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