Flood in Washington County, Illinois

Flood April 29, 2025 · Washington County, Illinois

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Lively Grove (38.3203, -89.5902).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1242827. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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