Flash Flood in Randolph County, Illinois

Flash Flood April 4, 2025 · Randolph County, Illinois

$30K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain caused several feet of water over County Road 18, leading to a vehicle becoming submerged. The occupant was safe. Route 4 north of Sparta also had water over the roadway. During the event, up to 4.5 inches of rain fell in Randolph County.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Houston (38.2189, -89.7701).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1244077. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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