The railroad underpass on Route 14 in McLeamsboro earlier this evening. (Hamilton County EMA photo)
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Flood Warning for… Perry County in south central Illinois… Union County in southern Illinois… Wayne County in south central Illinois… Northern Pope County in southern Illinois… Jefferson County in south central Illinois… Johnson County in southern Illinois… Williamson County in southern Illinois… Saline County in southern Illinois… Jackson County in southern Illinois… Northwestern Alexander County in southern Illinois… Franklin County in south central Illinois... Hamilton County in south central Illinois…
* Until 900 AM CST Sunday * Although rain has ended across most of southern Illinois, some creeks and streams will remain out of their banks at least through tonight. Low-lying flood-prone areas will remain inundated. Flood- prone roads will likely remain covered with water through at least early Sunday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… 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.
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