Flash Flood in Fayette County, Illinois
Flash Flood June 21, 2026 · Fayette County, Illinois
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Between 2 and 3 inches of rain fell in a very short time. This led to flash flooding, particularly near the town of Ramsey. Roads were covered in up to 4 feet of water and at least one family was displaced from their home.
The wider storm
A convective complex moved through the region during the day on June 21st. Though it remained sub-severe for most of its life, the complex did intensify in south-central Illinois where it produced tornadoes, wind damage, and flash flooding.
Began near Bingham (39.1434, -89.2197).
Other tornadoes from the same storm system
3 more tornadoes the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1349055. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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