Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 1 at 6:37AM CDT until June 1 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 4:37am
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Saint Clair County in southwestern Illinois...
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 637 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Belleville, Cahokia, Swansea, Mascoutah, Freeburg, Dupo,
Millstadt, Smithton, New Athens, Marissa, East Carondelet, St.
Libory, Lenzburg, Fayetteville and Barr.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
St. Clair, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov