Heavy rainfall during the first week of April caused most of the region's rivers to rise. Many rivers experienced minor to moderate flooding.

Flood in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 06-APR-14 23:00:00 to 17-APR-14 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMSTED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River. Low-lying woods and fields were inundated, including portions of riverside parks and recreation areas.

Flood in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 04-APR-14 22:15:00 to 10-APR-14 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZEIGLER JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Big Muddy River. Low-lying woods and fields near the river were inundated.

Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 06-APR-14 11:00:00 to 17-APR-14 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River. Riverside access roads were underwater, along with sections of a park. Some agricultural land was flooded.

Flood in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 05-APR-14 16:00:00 to 13-APR-14 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARBON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred along the Big Muddy River. At the Murphysboro river gage, the river crested at 29.20 feet on the 8th. This crest was about one-half foot above the March 2013 flood crest. Flood stage is 22 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 28 feet. Low-lying fields and woodlands were underwater, including small parts of Riverside Park.

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 04-APR-14 10:00:00 to 20-APR-14 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred along the Little Wabash River. At the Carmi river gage, the river crested at 33.19 feet on the 11th. This crest was about one-half foot above the flood crest in March of 2011. Flood stage is 27 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 32 feet. Some county roads were inundated. Floodwaters backed up McHenry slough. Areas near Routes 1 and 14 in Carmi began to flood. There was considerable flooding of low-lying fields and woodlands near the river.

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 05-APR-14 01:00:00 to 20-APR-14 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAUNIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Wabash River. Low-lying fields near the river were inundated. A few county roads were flooded.

Flood in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 05-APR-14 01:00:00 to 17-APR-14 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAWNEETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River, affecting mainly bottomland fields and surrounding low lying areas. The boat ramp and parking lot at Old Shawneetown were under water.

Flood in POPE, ILLINOIS
From 08-APR-14 20:00:00 to 15-APR-14 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLCONDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River. Low-lying fields and a few county roads were inundated. Riverside access roads were underwater.

Flood in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 07-APR-14 17:00:00 to 16-APR-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River. Low-lying woods near the river were flooded, including sections of Fort Massac State Park. Boat ramps and other river access points were underwater.

Flood in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 04-APR-14 19:00:00 to 19-APR-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEENSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred along the Wabash River. At the Mount Carmel river gage, the river crested at 27.14 feet on the 11th. Flood stage is 19 feet, and moderate flooding begins at 25 feet. Extensive agricultural flooding occurred in areas that are not protected by levees. Three Illinois township roads south of Illinois 1 between Keensburg and Grayville were flooded for a total of 10 miles, blocking access to oil fields. The flooding necessitated relocations of cattle and some farm equipment to higher ground. Numerous local river roads were flooded. Some mobile homes were moved to higher ground. Installation of flood gate A was required at Mount Carmel. Access to local camp sites was blocked by the gate, but there was minimal impact to commercial activities because of the gate closure.