EDWARDS, IL; Wabash, IL; Gibson, IN; Posey, IN — FFWPAH
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Edwards County in southeastern Illinois... Southwestern Wabash County in southeastern Illinois... Southwestern Gibson County in southwestern Indiana... Northeastern Posey County in southwestern Indiana...
* Until 500 AM CDT.
* At 1256 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts o
Flooding in Edwards, IL; Wabash, IL; Gibson, IN; Posey, IN can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS