The active June weather pattern continued through July, bringing fronts that moved in and near the regional river basins. After having the wettest June on record, the state of Illinois experienced a very wet July. Flooding continued or started again on many rivers in the Mississippi, Wabash, and Ohio Valleys.

Flood in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUL-15 14:45:00 to 24-JUL-15 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAWNEETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

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

Flood in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 02-JUL-15 13:00:00 to 24-JUL-15 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River. The flooding affected mainly bottomland woods, including parts of Fort Massac State Park.

Flood in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-15 00:00:00 to 27-JUL-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW GRAND CHAIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding continued along the Ohio River from late June through most of July. The flooding inundated mainly agricultural bottomland and surrounding low-lying areas.

Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-15 00:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Ohio River. The flooding continued from June and increased to moderate intensity. At the Cairo river gage, the river crested at 48.71 feet on the 7th. Flood stage there is 40 feet. The flooding inundated mainly agricultural bottomland and surrounding low-lying areas. Parts of Fort Defiance State Park at the confluence of the Mississippi River were flooded.

Flood in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-15 00:00:00 to 20-JUL-15 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND TOWER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Moderate flooding of the Mississippi River continued from June into mid-July. Parts of Devil's Backbone Park in Grand Tower were underwater.

Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-15 00:00:00 to 28-JUL-15 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEBES JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 400.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding on the Mississippi River continued from June into July and increased to major levels. At the Thebes river gage, the river crested at 42.02 feet on the 3rd. Flood stage is 33 feet. Extensive flooding of lowland fields occurred, including many acres of cropland. Residents of small communities such as Thebes and Gale were forced to evacuate or use boats to access their homes. Most roads leading to riverfront property were cut off by floodwaters. Some basements were flooded. Backwater flooding along tributary creeks affected many areas, including the inland community of McClure. Flooded streets in McClure impacted several families, who needed a boat to safely reach their homes.

Flood in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-15 00:00:00 to 21-JUL-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 300.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Moderate flooding continued on the Mississippi River from June through much of July. Extensive flooding of lowland fields occurred, including many acres of cropland. Most roads leading to riverfront property were cut off by floodwaters. Backwater flooding along tributary creeks such as Clear Creek affected some residents south and west of Jonesboro and Cobden. Several residents were forced to evacuate or use boats to access their homes.

Flood in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-15 00:00:00 to 18-JUL-15 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIMSBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding continued along the Big Muddy River from June into much of July. At the Murphysboro river gage, the river crested in late June at 31.22 feet. Flood stage is 22 feet. There was considerable flooding of low-lying areas, including a riverside park and some fields. A few streets near the river were flooded. This was similar to the flood of June, 2013.

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-15 00:00:00 to 16-JUL-15 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding continued along the Little Wabash River from June into mid-July. At the Carmi river gage, the river crested at 34.52 feet in late June. Flood stage is 27 feet. Areas near Routes 1 and 14 in Carmi flooded. County roads were inundated.

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-15 00:00:00 to 30-JUL-15 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARNERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding continued along the Wabash River from June through most of July. Some low-lying fields and woodlands were inundated.

Flood in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUL-15 00:00:00 to 29-JUL-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARMEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding continued on the Wabash River from June through most of July. At the Mount Carmel river gage, the river crested at 25.8 feet in late June. Flood stage is 19 feet. Extensive lowland flooding occurred. Numerous local river roads were flooded. Some mobile homes were moved out of the flood plain. Installation of flood gate A at Mount Carmel was necessary. Access to local camp sites and river cabins was blocked, but there was minimal impact to commercial activities because of the gate closure. County Road 1280 E was flooded. Some nearby oil fields were inaccessible. A couple of streets in the city were flooded.