Flood — Alexander, Illinois

2024-07-18 to 2024-07-20 · near Thebes, Alexander, Illinois

Event narrative

Torrential rainfall in portions of Southwestern Illinois resulted in a secondary surge of water levels on the Mississippi River, briefly returning gage levels at Thebes to minor flood.

Wider weather episode

Torrential rainfall in Southwest Illinois on July 16th resulted in water levels at Thebes briefly returning to minor flood, with limited impacts to low-lying agricultural areas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1201443. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.