Widespread river flooding occurred as a result of several heavy rain events in June. The remnants of Tropical Storm Bill on the 19th were responsible for widespread heavy rain that drove most of the smaller rivers above flood stage. Flooding of the Wabash and Mississippi Rivers was due to excessive rainfall in the upper portions of both river basins. Both Illinois and Indiana recorded their wettest Junes on record. June was also in the top five wettest months on record for both states.

Flood in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 17-JUN-15 15:00:00 to 30-JUN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Moderate flooding occurred on the Mississippi River. 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. The flooding continued into July.

Flood in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 20-JUN-15 19:00:00 to 29-JUN-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLUMFIELD
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 fields and woodlands near the river were inundated.

Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 17-JUN-15 15:00:00 to 30-JUN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEBES JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Mississippi River. At the Thebes river gage, the river crested at 41.75 feet on the 24th. Flood stage is 33 feet. This was comparable to the flood of July, 2008. 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. The flooding continued into July.

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 19-JUN-15 01:00:00 to 30-JUN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
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 34.52 feet on the 28th. Flood stage is 27 feet. Areas near Routes 1 and 14 in Carmi flooded. County roads were inundated. The river remained above flood stage into July.

Flood in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 17-JUN-15 19:45:00 to 30-JUN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIMSBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
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 31.22 feet on the 23rd. 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. The flooding continued into July.

Flood in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 20-JUN-15 21:00:00 to 30-JUN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARMEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 8.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Wabash River. At the Mount Carmel river gage, the river crested at 25.8 feet on the 29th. 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. The flooding continued into July.

Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 20-JUN-15 20:00:00 to 30-JUN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River. The flooding inundated mainly agricultural bottomland and low lying areas. Parts of Fort Defiance State Park at the confluence of the Mississippi River were flooded. The flooding continued into July.

Flood in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 17-JUN-15 15:00:00 to 30-JUN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND TOWER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Moderate flooding occurred along the Mississippi River. Parts of Devil's Backbone Park in Grand Tower were underwater. The flooding continued into July.

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 21-JUN-15 10:00:00 to 30-JUN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARNERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Wabash River. Some low-lying fields and woodlands were inundated. The flooding continued into July.

Flood in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 22-JUN-15 15:00:00 to 30-JUN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMSTED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River. The flooding inundated mainly agricultural bottomland and low lying areas. The flooding continued into July.