Flash Flood — Marion, Illinois

2023-08-03 · near Lester, Marion, Illinois

Event narrative

Up to seven inches of rain fell in a short amount of time over northeastern portions of Marion County. Numerous roads were flooded including 1st Street in Kinmundy and Kinlou Road east of Kinmundy.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed over central Missouri during the early evening hours. They moved east/southeast through the overnight hours. Numerous large hail and damaging wind reports were received. During the late evening through overnight hours, widespread heavy rain fell causing flash flooding. There was fairly widespread 1-3 rainfall totals, with isolated 6-8+ in central Missouri and south-central Illinois.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1145992. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.