Flood — Pulaski, Illinois

2025-02-15 to 2025-02-28 · near Olmsted, Pulaski, Illinois

Event narrative

Moderate flooding occurred on the Ohio River at the Olmsted Lock and Dam. Low-lying fields and woodlands in the flood plain were underwater, along with some river access roads. The river crested at 42.9 feet, just above the moderate flood stage of 42 feet. The flooding continued into early March.

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 1233211. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.