Flash Flood — St. Clair, Illinois

2025-04-04 · near Darmstadt, St. Clair, Illinois

Event narrative

A water rescue took place on Illinois Highway 13 near Lenzburg due to a vehicle being stranded in flood water. Heavy rain of up to 5.25 to 6.1 inches fell in St. Clair County during the duration of the event.

Wider weather episode

A stationary front over southern Missouri along with ample mid-level forcing, moisture, and efficient rain processes resulted in flash flooding across portions of southwest and south central Illinois.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1244060. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.