Forest Park, IL Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Forest Park.

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Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 2:37PM CDT until July 11 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Illinois, including the following counties, Lawrence and Richland. * WHEN...Until 545 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 237 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lawrenceville, Sumner, Bridgeport, Claremont and Red Hills State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 2:31PM CDT until July 11 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Illinois, including the following county, Sangamon. * WHEN...Until 530 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 230 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Springfield, Riverton, Jerome, Southern View, Leland Grove, Grandview and Clear Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued July 11 at 1:56PM CDT until July 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Illinois, including the following areas, Monroe IL and Randolph IL and Missouri, including the following areas, Crawford MO, Franklin MO, Gasconade MO, Iron MO, Jefferson MO, Madison MO, Reynolds MO, Saint Francois MO, Sainte Genevieve MO and Washington MO. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected through today with locally heavy rainfall likely to accompany thunderstorms. Thunderstorms will be capable of producing rainfall rates of 1-2" per hour with the strongest cells. Additional totals of 1-3" are possible with locally higher amounts. Areas that have been affected by excessive rainfall in the previous 24-36 hours will be highly susceptible to flash flooding.

Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 1:19PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Atmospheric conditions exist that favor the possible formation of weak circulations. Some of these circulations are occurring underneath developing showers and thunderstorms, where a funnel cloud may develop. Once the rain begins, the funnel cloud usually dissipates. Low hanging clouds can also appear to dip up and down at times, but they will not show signs of any rapid rotation. An actual funnel cloud will exhibit spinning in a counter-clockwise direction. In rare instances these funnels may briefly touch down. Stay alert and be prepared to move to a safe shelter if a funnel cloud approaches the ground.

Flood Warning issued July 11 at 12:46PM CDT until July 11 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Franklin County in south central Illinois... Perry County in south central Illinois... Jackson County in southern Illinois... Williamson County in southern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 330 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1246 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported heavy rain in the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Carbondale, Marion, Herrin, Murphysboro, Du Quoin, Pinckneyville, Carterville, Johnston City, De Soto, Crainville, Cambria, Energy, Elkville, Hurst, Ava, Tamaroa, Pittsburg, Creal Springs, Cedar Lake Area and Lake Of Egypt Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued July 11 at 12:13PM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, western Kentucky, and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An additional round of rainfall is expected this afternoon and evening across portions of the area. An additional 0.75-2 inches of rain is possible. Should storms manage to train over areas that are already heavily saturated, flash flooding will be a concern.

Flood Warning issued July 11 at 10:42AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brown and Cass Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Saturday was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall through Sunday night...falling to 16.7 feet by 7 AM Monday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued July 11 at 10:39AM CDT until July 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until late Friday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Saturday was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday afternoon and continue falling to 13.6 feet Saturday, July 18. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood