Several episodes of heavy rain from June 2nd through the 4th, and again on the 6th, produced copious amounts of rain and extensive flooding in eastern Illinois which persisted for two weeks. Rainfall totals ranged from 5 to 11 inches between June 2nd and June 6th, with the majority of the rain falling on June 6th. Hundreds of homes and businesses were flooded, and six counties were declared disaster areas with total damages estimated around $3 Million. An elderly man was killed on June 5th in rural Coles County as he attempted to cross a flooded bridge in his vehicle.

Flood in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 23:45:00 to 18-JUN-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE MATTOON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rainfall amounts of 5 to 7 inches between June 4th and the 6th produced extensive flooding in Cumberland County, particularly in rural areas north and east of Greenup. Numerous county roads were under water between June 7th and the 13th. Cumberland County was declared a disaster area due to the flooding.

Flood in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 22:45:00 to 18-JUN-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLAIR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rainfall on June 6th, ranging from 5 inches in central Crawford County near Robinson to more than 9 inches in northeast Crawford County near West York and York, produced extensive flooding in much of the county. Nearly 50 homes in rural parts of northern Crawford County sustained flood damage. Most roads north of State Route 33 were under water from late on June 6th to the 13th. Crawford County was declared a disaster area due to the extensive flooding.

Flood in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUN-08 23:00:00 to 18-JUN-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARRETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 510.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Extensive flooding across Douglas County was the result of 8 to 9 inches of rain that occurred between June 2nd and June 6th. More than 100 homes and businesses sustained damage from the flooding. Many county roads were closed for more than a week. Douglas County was declared a disaster area as a result of the flooding.

Flood in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUN-08 23:00:00 to 18-JUN-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOKS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded due to heavy rain ranging from 5 to 7 inches across Coles County. Basements flooded in numerous homes throughout the county. On June 5th, a 72 year old male, drown while attempting to cross a bridge flooded by the Kaskaskia River, about 2 miles north of Cooks Mills. Coles County was declared a disaster area as a result of the extensive flooding.

Flood in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUN-08 23:00:00 to 18-JUN-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALERMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flooding impacted about 200 homes and businesses in Edgar County after 8 to 9 inches of rain fell across the county during three heavy rain events between June 2nd and the 6th. Edgar County was declared a disaster area as result.

Flood in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 22:45:00 to 18-JUN-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Copious amounts of rain, ranging from 9 to 11 inches fell across Clark County, mainly on June 6th. Nearly 100 homes were damaged by the flooding, and every county road was under water. Interstate 70 was closed from late in the evening on the 6th through much of the day on the 7th due to the flooding. Clark County was declared a disaster area due to the extensive flooding.