Flash Flood — Clinton, Illinois

2025-07-17 · near St Rose, Clinton, Illinois

Event narrative

A caller reported that 4.05 inches of rain fell in 2 hours in St. Rose. Here, 2 to 3 feet of water was reportedly covering roads.

Wider weather episode

Numerous thunderstorms developed along and south of a cold front during the afternoon of July 17th. These thunderstorms congealed and dumped 4+ inches of rain on portions of southwest Illinois over 2 hours, resulting in flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1273636. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.