Full Notification

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of southern Illinois, including the following counties, Franklin, Jefferson, Johnson, Perry, Pulaski, Union, Wayne and Williamson.

* WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 556 PM CDT, Even though the heavy rain has ended, substantial flooding continues across much of the warned area. Between 5 and 9 inches of rain have fallen since the start of the event on Wednesday. Only light drizzle is anticipated through this evening. - Flooding impacts will continue, with only minimal additional rainfall expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Marion, Mount Vernon, Herrin, West Frankfort, Benton, Du Quoin, Pinckneyville, Carterville, Fairfield, Anna, Johnston City, Christopher, Jonesboro, Vienna, Rend Lake Area, Sesser, Zeigler, Crainville, Cambria and Cobden. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: FRANKLIN, IL ... JEFFERSON, IL ... JOHNSON, IL ... PERRY, IL ... PULASKI, IL ... UNION, IL ... WAYNE, IL ... WILLIAMSON, 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. Do not drive around barriers and find alternate routes if flooding is observed.