Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY

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WGUS83 KPAH 082223
FLSPAH

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Paducah KY
523 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

ILC151-090130-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pope IL-
523 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southern Illinois, including the following
  county, Pope.

* WHEN...Until 830 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 523 PM CDT, Doppler radar 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 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Golconda, Dixon Springs, Eddyville and Hamletsburg.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3742 8842 3740 8847 3728 8852 3726 8851
      3720 8845 3715 8842 3707 8846 3707 8849
      3716 8849 3734 8871 3760 8871 3760 8841


$$

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