Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 27 at 9:35PM CDT until April 28 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 7:35pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Fayette, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: