Full Notification

FFWPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has extended the

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

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 441 PM CDT, Emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 7 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.