Historically high forecast rainfall amounts will heighten the risk
of flash flooding and flooding Wednesday through Sunday.
* WHAT…Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. Preliminary projections of up to 1 foot of total
rainfall over parts of the area is not out of the question.
* WHERE…All of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, western
Kentucky, and southwest Indiana.
* WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and especially low-lying and flood-prone
locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Multiple rounds of locally heavy rainfall over several days
will result in extreme forecast amounts of up to 1 foot of
rain that will cause the risk of flash flooding and flooding
to rise markedly.