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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.Light to moderate rain will continue through early Sunday before
gradually coming to an end. After the rain ends, it will take
several hours before the flood waters begin to recede along creeks
and streams. River levels will remain elevated or continue to rise
over the next
several days.

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...A portion of southern Illinois, including the following
counties, Franklin, Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Perry,
Pulaski, Union, Wayne and Williamson.

* WHEN...Until 900 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 856 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the
warned area. Between 5 and 9 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Carbondale, Marion, Mount Vernon, Herrin, West Frankfort,
Murphysboro, Benton, Du Quoin, Pinckneyville, Carterville,
Fairfield, Anna, Johnston City, Mcleansboro, Christopher,
Jonesboro, Vienna, Rend Lake Area, Sesser and Zeigler.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Do not drive around barriers and find alternate routes if flooding
is observed.

&&

Weather Alert

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, including the following
areas, Alexander, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin,
Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Massac, Perry IL, Pope, Pulaski,
Saline, Union, Wabash, Wayne IL, White and Williamson, southwest
Indiana, including the following areas, Gibson, Pike, Posey,
Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick, western Kentucky, including the
following areas, Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian,
Crittenden, Daviess, Fulton, Graves, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins,
Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, McLean, Muhlenberg, Todd,
Trigg, Union KY and Webster, and southeast Missouri, including the
following areas, Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter,
Mississippi, New Madrid, Perry MO, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard and
Wayne MO.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* 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. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. 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...
- Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. Radar estimates and spotter reports confirmed many
locations already having received between 4 and 10 inches,
with
locally higher amounts. Additional moderate to potentially
heavy
rainfall is expected tonight across portions of western
Kentucky
with lighter amounts elsewhere. These amounts and resultant
flooding
creates a particularly dangerous situation.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

.One more round of moderate rainfall is expected today before we
begin to dry out. The Big Muddy River will rise above flood stage
this afternoon and crest next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this
afternoon to 28.5 feet early Monday morning. It will then
fall Tuesday evening. It will rise to 28.1 feet early
Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall again but remain above
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
28.6 feet on 05/02/2017.


&&

Two more tornadoes confirmed in May 26 storms, brings region total to 14

  • Updated
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Storm Damage
WSIL, Amber Keener

PADUCAH, Ky. -- The National Weather Service has confirmed an additional two tornadoes struck the region on Sunday, May 26. 

The two additional tornadoes bring the current total to 14. The NWS previously confirmed 12 of the twisters on Thursday. 

The two tornadoes confirmed on Saturday occurred in Buncombe in Johnson County and Calloway County.

The NWS in Paducah has spent the week since the storms surveying the areas hit by the storms. The teams use the damage to determine the estimated strength and path of the storms. 

Details on these storms are described below, per the NWS Paducah:

Tornado #13 - Buncombe, Illinois (Johnson County)

  • Date -- May 26, 2024
  • Time -- 8:14 - 8:22 p.m. 
  • EF Rating -- EF-1
  • Est. Peak Winds -- 100 mph
  • Path Length -- 7.05 miles
  • Max Width -- 100 yards
  • Injuries/Deaths -- 0/0
  • Summary -- The tornado began just east of Interstate 57 in Union County, and crossed into Johnson County ending just east of Buncombe. Much of the path was marked by tree damage with numerous trees snapped or uprooted. A few outbuildings and a barn were heavily damaged about two and a half miles northeast of Elvira, near South Lick Creek Road. Additional tree damage was found near Buncombe where several trees were uprooted and snapped. A carport was flipped over onto its side in Buncombe.

Tornado #14 - Calloway County, Kentucky

  • Date -- May 26, 2024
  • Time -- 8:25 - 8:46 a.m. 
  • EF Rating -- EF-1
  • Est. Peak Winds -- 105 mph
  • Path Length -- 22.86 miles
  • Max Width -- 100 yards
  • Injuries/Deaths -- 0/0
  • Summary -- The tornado appears to have begun just west of Lynn Grove near the Graves/Calloway County line. Concentrated tree damage was evident in Lynn Grove. Several buildings sustained minor roof damage from wind and significant damage from falling trees. 
    A very narrow path then continued southeastward between Wiswell Road and Highway 94 into far southern Murray. Damage was more sporadic and minor but grew more intense in south Murray with a few healthy tree trunks snapped. Damage then continued more sporadically just south of Highway 121.
    Several wheat fields showed complicated swirl and straight-line wind damage patterns along this path. Damage became more intense once again southwest of New Concord before moving across Highway 121 and into the Cypress Springs community where several roads were impassable due to fallen trees. The damage then became inaccessible but may have continued to Kentucky Lane. 

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