Flood in Marion County, Illinois

Flood April 29, 2025 · Marion County, Illinois

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain caused ponding in the park across from Salem Community High School with 2 to 3 feet of flowing water across the parking lot. Nearby, a member of the public reported minor flooding due to Crooked Creek overflowing.

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 Odin (38.6403, -89.0628).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1242828. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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