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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service St Louis MO

935 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026



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Fayette IL-

935 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT TUESDAY FOR

FAYETTE COUNTY...



At 935 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated the heavy rain has ended

across the warned area. However, between 3 and 6 inches of rain have

fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing.



HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,

         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor

         drainage and low-lying areas.



Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

  Vandalia, St. Elmo, Ramsey, Brownstown, Farina, Shobonier, Wrights

  Corner, Avena, La Clede, Pittsburg, Shafter, St. Peter, Bingham,

  Hagerstown, St. Paul, Bayle City, St. James and Loogootee.



This includes the following State Parks...

Ramsey Lake State Park.



This includes the following highways...

Interstate 70 in Illinois between exits 61 and 76. Interstate 57 in

Illinois near exit 135.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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LAT...LON 3922 8881 3891 8881 3891 8869 3883 8870

      3882 8914 3874 8914 3874 8925 3899 8926

      3900 8925 3922 8925



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED



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Carney