Olney Weather

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

Issued: 256 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

Precautionary
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Locations
WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Information
WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Shelby. In east central Illinois, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar and Moultrie. In southeast Illinois, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence and Richland.

WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible through Saturday night, with additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches possible. This additional rain will be occurring in areas where anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of rain has already fallen and grounds are saturated.

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

Issued: 335 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

Location
WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

Info1
WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

Info2
WHEN...Until further notice.

Info3
IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage is flooded.

Info4
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 21.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:45 AM CDT Saturday was 21.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.8 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Precautions
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING...

Issued: 1217 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

Location
WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Info1
WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Illinois, including the following counties, in east central Illinois, Clark and Cumberland. In southeast Illinois, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence and Richland.

Info2
WHEN...Until 1215 PM CDT Saturday.

Info3
IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

Info4
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1217 AM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Effingham, Olney, Robinson, Flora, Lawrenceville, Marshall, Newton, Casey, Greenup, Toledo, Sumner, Bridgeport, Teutopolis, Oblong, Palestine, Martinsville, Louisville, Clay City, Watson and Noble.

Precautions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.