A cold front lifted north and stalled over the region for a few days. A couple of areas of low pressure developed and moved northeast along the front, bringing multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall totals from late on the 25th through the 29th ranged from 3 to 6 inches. The heavy rain resulted in widespread standing water on farm fields, along with pockets of more significant road flooding.

Flood in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAYNE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding occurred along the Skillet Fork River near Wayne City. Considerable flooding of low-lying fields occurred. Some homes threatened by the floodwaters were sandbagged, and rural roads were closed. At the Wayne City gage, the river crested at 24.1 feet on the morning of the 29th. Flood stage there is 15 feet. Compared to the flood of June, 2015, the river crested about a half foot lower.

Heavy Rain in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 28-DEC-15 15:25:00 to 28-DEC-15 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMPSONVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm total rainfall of 4.90 inches was reported since the morning of the 26th.

Heavy Rain in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 28-DEC-15 12:30:00 to 28-DEC-15 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST FRANKFORT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm total of 4.66 inches was reported since the early morning of the 26th. There were pockets of street flooding due to sewer overflow.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 28-DEC-15 11:59:00 to 28-DEC-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERGENNES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About a half dozen roads were closed across the county, mostly rural secondary roads.

Heavy Rain in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 28-DEC-15 08:56:00 to 28-DEC-15 08:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROUND KNOB
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The 48-hour rainfall total ending on the morning of the 28th was 4.88 inches. Numerous fields were covered with water. Ditches and creeks were full or overflowing their banks.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 29-DEC-15 08:30:00 to 29-DEC-15 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A four-day storm total of 5.0 inches was reported by the public.

Heavy Rain in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 28-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTERVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 12-hour rainfall of 2.25 inches was recorded between midnight and noon on the 28th. Countywide, about eight roads were closed that often become covered with water in heavy rain events.

Flood in HAMILTON, ILLINOIS
From 28-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LEANSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flooding of low-lying farm ground was reported. Illinois Route 142 was closed, as well as County Road 500. Rainfall amounts ranged from 5 to 6 inches over four days.

Flood in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 28-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DU QUOIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads were impassable due to high water throughout the county. The storm-total rainfall was 6.25 inches from the 26th to the 28th at Du Quoin.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 28-DEC-15 09:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNDS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were some county road closures due to water over them, but they were routine.

Heavy Rain in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 28-DEC-15 09:00:00 to 29-DEC-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few county roads were closed that routinely become covered with water in heavy rain events.

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 28-DEC-15 09:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Creeks and small streams went out of their banks, resulting in water over some rural roads. North of Carmi, a car became stranded in deep water on a rural road. The car could not be immediately retrieved due to the strong current.