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Flood Watch
Issued: 10:12 AM May. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Bond
IL, Calhoun IL, Clinton IL, Fayette IL, Jersey IL, Marion IL and
Washington IL and Missouri, including the following areas, Audrain
MO, Boone MO, Callaway MO, Cole MO, Crawford MO, Franklin MO,
Gasconade MO, Moniteau MO, Monroe MO, Montgomery MO, Osage MO, Pike
MO, Ralls MO, Warren MO and Washington MO.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Potential rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with localized
higher amounts. These amounts will occur across areas that
experienced heavy rainfall yesterday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:18 AM May. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Marion County in south central Illinois...

* WHEN...Until 815 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 815 PM CDT, emergency management reported heavy flooded roads
in the advisory area due to recent thunderstorms. This has caused
urban and small stream flooding. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain
have fallen. This product replaces the Flash Flood Warning that
recently expired.
- Several roadways throughout the county are impacted by flood
water and will remain closed through tonight. If you approached a
flooded roadway, do not drive around barricades or attempt to
cross, as only a small amount of water can stall a vehicle.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Centralia, Salem, Sandoval, Wamac, Central City, Odin, Kinmundy,
Patoka, Farina, Omega, Stephen Forbes Station, Fairman, Helm,
Tonti, Iuka, Junction City, Alma, Kell, Vernon and Walnut Hill.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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