Flash Flood — Adams, Illinois

2023-07-01 · near Marblehead, Adams, Illinois

Event narrative

Between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell across portions of Adams County causing flash flooding. Several roads were flooded including some in Quincy.

Wider weather episode

Widespread thunderstorms developed on the nose of a low-level jet. Much of the activity remained north of a stationary surface front. Some of the storms became severe with damaging winds. Also, isolated flash flooding was reported in Adams County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1120071. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.