WGUS73 KILX 182044
FFSILX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
344 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

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Clay IL-Effingham IL-Jasper IL-
344 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING 
FOR NORTHERN CLAY, SOUTHERN EFFINGHAM AND WESTERN JASPER COUNTIES...

At 341 PM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing 
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain 
have fallen. An observed report of 5 inches was received from Bible 
Grove. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in 
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Louisville, Watson, Dieterich, Edgewood, Mason, Bible Grove, 
Wheeler, Sailor Springs, Iola, Rose Hill, Hord and Ingraham.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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LAT...LON 3891 8881 3899 8881 3911 8814 3876 8836
      3871 8870 3891 8869

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

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