Illinois, Kentucky Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/08/2026 12:54

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 8 at 2:54PM CDT until July 8 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 12:54pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Johnson County in southern Illinois... Northeastern Pulaski County in southern Illinois... Southeastern Union County in southern Illinois... North Central Ballard County in western Kentucky... * WHEN...Until 415 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 253 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Anna, Jonesboro, Dongola, Karnak, Ullin, Olmsted, Cypress, New Grand Chain, and Belknap. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description: 
Johnson, IL; Pulaski, IL; Union, IL; Ballard, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY