Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY

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WGUS83 KPAH 090038
FLSPAH

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

ILC077-090330-
/O.NEW.KPAH.FA.Y.0027.240509T0038Z-240509T0330Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jackson IL-
738 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 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, Jackson.

* WHEN...Until 1030 PM CDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 738 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 3 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...
    Carbondale, Murphysboro, De Soto, Elkville, Hurst, Ava, Grand
    Tower, Cedar Lake Area, Makanda, Dowell, Campbell Hill,
    Vergennes and Gorham.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3795 8915 3760 8915 3760 8940 3760 8945
      3756 8947 3758 8950 3757 8952 3758 8952
      3759 8949 3759 8948 3764 8952 3769 8952
      3771 8958 3775 8962 3775 8965 3776 8967
      3779 8966 3782 8968 3783 8966 3796 8960


$$

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