Flash Flood in Clinton County, Illinois

Flash Flood July 17, 2025 · Clinton County, Illinois

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Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near St Rose (38.6800, -89.5500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1273636. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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