Flash Flood in Lawrence County, Illinois

Flash Flood April 2, 2025 · Lawrence County, Illinois

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

South Main Street on the south side of Bridgeport just south of the railroad tracks was closed due to flooding from Indian Creek.

The wider storm

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms occurred across southeast Illinois in advance of a warm front on April 1st into the early morning of April 2nd. Rainfall amounts of 1.50 to 2.50 were common...with a few spots approaching 3.00. Thanks to the heavy rainfall occurring on already saturated soils, numerous creeks and streams overflowed their banks. Indian Creek flooded, causing the closure of South Main Street in Bridgeport in Lawrence County.

Began near Bridgeport (38.7050, -87.7646).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1249312. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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