Flash Flood — Cass, Illinois

1996-05-08 · near Countywide, Cass, Illinois

Wider weather episode

Slow moving thunderstorms dumped between 6 and 10 inches of rain over Cass county. The flash flooding washed out several roads, including the road between Chandlerville and Oakford. Sixty-six homes sustained damage, ranging from water in the basement to structural collapse. No injuries have been reported and so far damage is estimated around $2 million.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5561523. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.