Flash Flood in Fayette County, Illinois

Flash Flood May 29, 2019 · Fayette County, Illinois

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Up to four inches of rain fell in a short amount of time over the central portions of Fayette County. Numerous roads were flooded including U.S. Highway 40 near at intersection with Illinois Route 185.

The wider storm

Forecast area was in the warm sector ahead of a strong cold front. Storms developed across the region, some of which produced severe storms.

Began near Lutz Spur (38.9105, -89.2521).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 830607. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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