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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Areas of southern Illinois along and south of Highway 13
and all of western Kentucky.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will develop across
southern Illinois and western Kentucky. Areas that see
thunderstorms could receive 1.5 to 3.0 inches of rain in just
one or two hours, with locally higher amounts up to 4 inches
possible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Several people evacuated after flash flooding in Fredericktown

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Fredericktown flooding
Fredericktown Fire Dept.

(WSIL) -- Over 20 people have been evacuated after strong storms and flash flooding in Fredericktown, Missouri.

The Fredericktown Fire Department says they have handled a high number of calls since 3 am Thursday. 

According to their facebook post, extensive flash flooding has effected the Holmes Subdivision as well as home and businesses along Saline Creek and a creek along South Mine La Motte. 

The department say no injuries have been reported so far.Â