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Hamilton County, Illinois Nixle
Saturday April 5th, 2025 :: 11:11 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 05:15PM

FFWPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

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

* Until 515 PM CDT Saturday.

* At 1110 AM CDT, emergency management reported water was flowing across several county roads and actively rising at this time. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management 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... Mcleansboro, Dahlgren, Broughton, Macedonia and Belle Prairie City.

* 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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