Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 18 at 11:22AM CDT until May 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 9:22am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Illinois, including the
following areas, Bond IL, Clinton IL, Fayette IL, Marion IL and
Washington IL.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Potential rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with localized
higher amounts of 2 to 4 inches.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Bond; Fayette; Clinton; Marion; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov