Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1201 AM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024

ILC055-165-199-240800-
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Franklin IL-Saline IL-Williamson IL-
1201 AM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of southern Illinois, including the following
  counties, Franklin, Saline and Williamson.

* WHEN...Until 300 AM CDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1201 AM 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 1.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Marion, Harrisburg, West Frankfort, Eldorado, Johnston City,
    Galatia, Pittsburg, Raleigh, Whiteash, Spillertown and Muddy.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3790 8890 3791 8861 3791 8860 3791 8859
      3791 8858 3791 8855 3791 8852 3791 8849
      3791 8846 3791 8844 3791 8840 3791 8837
      3787 8837 3785 8837 3783 8837 3768 8871
      3768 8899 3786 8899


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