Flood — Washington, Illinois

2025-04-29 · near Lively Grove, Washington, Illinois

Event narrative

Illinois Route 153 north of Lively Grove was reportedly under 1 foot of water due to heavy rain. Heavy rain also caused ponding in fields to the south of Lively Grove, resulting in water flowing over Route 153.

Wider weather episode

During the afternoon of April 29th, a QLCS from Oklahoma and southern Kansas entered southwest Illinois. Although the QLCS had been decaying up to this point, it was still capable of producing severe weather. Wind damage, flooding, and hail were all reported as the complex passed from Randolph County through Marion County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1242827. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.