...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, including the following counties, Massac and Pope and western Kentucky, including the following counties, Ballard, Caldwell, Carlisle, Crittenden, Graves, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken and Trigg. * WHEN...Until 930 PM CST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 330 PM CST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Paducah, Mayfield, Metropolis, Princeton, Benton, Marion, Dawson Springs, Calvert City, Cadiz, Eddyville, La Center, Bardwell, Wickliffe, Reidland, Hillman Ferry Campground, Demumbers Bay Campground, Birmingham Ferry Recreation Area, Lone Oak, Cravens Bay Campground and Land Between The Lakes Area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Far southern Illinois, south of a Carbondale to Carmi line, including the following areas, Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, and Williamson, southwest Indiana, along and south of Interstate 64, including the following areas, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick, all of western Kentucky, including the following areas, Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess, Fulton, Graves, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, McLean, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg, Union KY, and Webster, and all of southeast Missouri except Perry county, including the following areas, Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Mississippi, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard, and Wayne MO. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Ongoing rain with a forecast of widespread 1.5 to 2.5 inches average rainfall amounts across the Watch area. Localized higher totals in the 3 to 4 inch range are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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