Flash Flood in Bureau County, Illinois

Flash Flood July 30, 2025 · Bureau County, Illinois

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A trained spotter reported flash flooding in low-lying areas and alley ways within the town of Ladd. The spotter measured 2.5 inches of rainfall since 630 PM this evening.

The wider storm

On the evening of July 30th, thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches across Bureau County. This heavy rain led to flash flooding in the town of Ladd.

Began near Ladd (41.3800, -89.2200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1282218. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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