Flood — Pope, Illinois

2025-02-17 to 2025-02-27 · near Bay City, Pope, Illinois

Event narrative

Minor flooding of bottomland and surrounding low-lying areas occurred near the Smithland Lock and Dam.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain (3 to 7) over the lower Ohio and Tennessee Valleys on the 15th resulted in rising water levels on the Ohio River, with moderate flooding near Paducah and Olmsted, and minor flooding near Golconda, Smithland, and Cairo. Minor flooding continued into early March near Olmsted and Cairo.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1233203. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.