Flash Flood — Fayette, Illinois

2019-05-29 · near Lutz Spur, Fayette, Illinois

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 830607. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.