Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 10 at 1:44AM CDT until July 10 at 5:45AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 11:44pm
Expires:
July 10, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Pope County in southern Illinois...
* WHEN...Until 545 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 144 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 0.5 and 1.5 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...
Golconda, Dixon Springs, Eddyville and Hamletsburg.
- 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:
Pope, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov