Flood — Gallatin, Illinois

2025-02-10 to 2025-02-28 · near Inman, Gallatin, Illinois

Event narrative

Minor flooding of bottomland and surrounding low-lying areas occurred near Shawneetown continuously through the end of the month and into early March. Moderate flooding closed several county roads from the 21st through the 26th, when the river rose to a crest of 44.7 feet which was above the moderate flood stage of 43 feet.

Wider weather episode

Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over the Green, Tennessee, and Ohio Valleys from January 31st through February 15th resulted in rising water levels on the Ohio River. Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River at Shawneetown beginning on February 10th and moderate flooding eventually developed from the 21st to the 26th when the river crested at 44.7 feet. Minor flooding continued into early March.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1233067. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.