Flash Flood in Wayne County, Illinois

Flash Flood July 28, 2024 · Wayne County, Illinois

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Roadway flooding occurred on the north side of Fairfield with 4 inches of water flowing across the road. Radar estimated rainfall totals during the late afternoon to early evening were 1.5-2.5 inches near town and 2.5-3.5 inches west of town.

The wider storm

Training heavy rainfall developed in portions of Southern Illinois during the evening hours on the 28th, with flash flooding developing in Wayne and Saline Counties. Eldorado was hit hard for a second time with rainfall totals around 5 inches, prompting water rescues. Water intruded into buildings including the Ferrell Hospital, which had already been heavily impacted from a flood in May. PW values were up to 2 inches.

Began near Fairfield (38.3925, -88.3489).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1203502. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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