Flash Flood in Clay County, Illinois

Flash Flood July 19, 2025 · Clay County, Illinois

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Water was flowing across both US-50 and old US-50 in numerous spots between Xenia and Flora.

The wider storm

Slow-moving thunderstorms dropped very heavy rainfall across southern Clay County from mid-morning through mid-afternoon of July 19th. Rainfall amounts of 6-8 inches were common along and south of US-50, resulting in significant flash flooding from Xenia to Flora. Further north, rainfall of 3-4 inches caused minor street flooding in parts of Decatur in Macon County.

Began near Xenia (38.6617, -88.6293).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1276231. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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