Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 10:38PM CDT until July 10 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 8:38pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Alexander County in southern Illinois...
* WHEN...Until 145 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1038 PM 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 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...
Cairo, Tamms, Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area, Olive Branch and
Thebes.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Alexander, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov