Heavy rainfall impacted central and southeast Illinois from April 29th into April 30th...creating flash flooding, which led to widespread areal flooding. Periods of thunderstorms with very high rainfall rates dropped 2.00 to 6.50 inches of rain across much of central and southeast Illinois from April 29th into early on May 1st. This rainfall, occurring on top of already saturated soils, created flash flooding in a number of locations.  Numerous roads were closed due to high water...including portions of Highway 29 in Peoria where a mudslide occurred. Low pressure lifted into the Great Lakes on May 1st, pulling the persistent frontal boundary out of the area and bringing a temporary end to the rain.  Even though the rain had stopped, high water continued to impact many rural roads across central Illinois, particularly those near creeks and streams.  Persistent flooding issues occurred across Christian, Shelby, and Douglas counties...as well as along the Embarras River Basin in Cumberland and Jasper counties.

Flood in LAWRENCE, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 23:45:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rain amounts of 2.00 to 3.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across northwest Lawrence County. Numerous rural roads, highways and creeks in the county were flooded, particularly in the vicinity of Chauncey. An additional 1.00 to 1.50 inches of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads and creeks flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 23:45:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKEFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 3.50 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Richland County. Several streets in the city of Olney were impassable. Numerous rural roads, highways and creeks in the county were flooded, particularly north of U.S. Highway 50. An additional 1.00 to 1.50 inches of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads and creeks flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 23:45:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 5.00 inches in about a three hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Clay County. Several streets in Lewistown and Flora were closed due to high water. Numerous rural roads, highways and creeks in the county were flooded, particularly in the northern part of the county from Iola to Bible Grove, and on U.S. Highway 45 from Hord to Louisville. An additional 1.00 to 1.50 inches of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads and creeks flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 22:45:00 to 30-APR-17 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRMINGHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 3.50 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Schuyler County. Numerous streets in Rushville were impassable, as were numerous rural roads in the county west of U.S. Highway 67. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by mid-morning on the 30th.

Flood in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 22:45:00 to 30-APR-17 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEARDSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rain amounts of 3.40 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across mush of Cass County. Numerous streets in Virginia and Ashland were impassable, as were numerous rural roads in the county. Ashland Road south of Illinois Route 125 was closed near the Sangamon County line because it was washed out. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by mid-morning on the 30th.

Flood in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 22:45:00 to 30-APR-17 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIETTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 2.00 to 3.50 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across parts of eastern and central Fulton County. Numerous streets in Canton were impassable, as were numerous rural roads in the county. Illinois Route 9 west of Canton was closed due to high water. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by mid-morning on the 30th.

Flood in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 22:45:00 to 30-APR-17 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDELSTEIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across parts of eastern and central Peoria County. Numerous streets in Peoria were impassable, as were numerous rural roads in the county. Illinois Route 29 north of the McClugage Bridge in Peoria was closed for one mile due to a mudslide. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by early afternoon on the 30th.

Flood in MARSHALL, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 22:45:00 to 30-APR-17 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROADMOOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours resulted in flash flooding across parts of western and central Marshall County. Streets in Henry and Lacon were impassable, as were numerous rural roads in the county. Illinois Route 17 from Lacon to Sparland was also closed due to high water. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by early afternoon on the 30th.

Flood in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 22:45:00 to 30-APR-17 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUZZVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Mason County. Numerous streets in Havana were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county including parts of U.S. Route 136 and Illinois Route 10. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by mid-morning on the 30th.

Flood in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 22:45:00 to 30-APR-17 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING BAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 2.75 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours resulted in flash flooding across parts of western Woodford County. Streets in Germantown Hills, Metamora, and Roanoke were impassable, as were numerous rural roads in the county. Illinois Route 89 southwest of Washburn was also closed due to high water and flood debris. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by early afternoon on the 30th.

Flood in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 22:45:00 to 30-APR-17 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Menard County. Numerous streets in Petersburg were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county. Illinois Route 97 between Lincoln's New Salem site and Petersburg was closed due to high water. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by mid-morning on the 30th.

Flood in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 22:45:00 to 30-APR-17 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRAIL PARK GARDENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across western Tazewell County. Numerous streets in Pekin and East Peoria were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county including parts of Illinois Route 29 from Green Valley to South Pekin. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by early afternoon on the 30th.

Flood in SCOTT, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 21:45:00 to 30-APR-17 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAPLES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 5.00 inches in about a three hour period during the early evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Scott County. Numerous streets in Winchester were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county including parts of Illinois Route 106 which was closed in spots near Alsey. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by early afternoon on the 30th.

Flood in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 21:45:00 to 30-APR-17 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEREDOSIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 4.00 to 5.00 inches in about a three hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Morgan County. Numerous streets in Jacksonville and Meredosia were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county including parts of Illinois Route 104 and Route 100 which were closed in spots. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by early afternoon on the 30th.

Flood in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 22:15:00 to 30-APR-17 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT PLAINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 3.50 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across central and southern Sangamon County. Numerous streets in Springfield were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county. The greatest impacts occurred in the far northwest and southern parts of the county, from south of Ashland toward Loami and Auburn. Parts of Illinois Route 4 toward Thayer were closed. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch during the early morning hours kept many roads flooded. Flood waters subsided by early afternoon on the 30th.

Flood in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 22:15:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RADFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Christian County. Numerous streets in Taylorville and Pana were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county. The greatest impacts were in the southern part of the county near Morrisonville, where Illinois Route 48 was closed due to flowing water. Additional rain around 1.00 inch, which occurred during the morning hours of the 30th, kept many roads flooded. Areal flooding continued until the early morning hours of May 2nd.

Flood in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 23:15:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TODDS PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 5.00 inches in about a three hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Shelby County. Numerous streets in Shelbyville were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the county. The greatest impacts were in the southern half of the county where the heaviest rainfall totals were reported. Parts of Illinois Route 128 near Cowden were closed. Additional rain of 0.50 to 1.00 inch, which occurred during the morning hours of the 30th, kept many roads flooded. Areal flooding continued until the early morning hours of May 2nd.

Flood in MOULTRIE, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 23:15:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRBANKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 3.50 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Moultrie County. Several streets in Sullivan were impassable, as were numerous rural roads and highways in the southern part of the county near the Shelby County line. Additional rain around 0.50 to 1.00 inch, which occurred during the morning hours of the 30th, kept many roads flooded. Areal flooding continued until the early morning hours of May 1st.

Flood in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 23:45:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 3.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across southern Champaign County. Several streets in Urbana were impassable. Numerous rural roads and highways in the southern part of the county from Pesotum to Broadlands were inundated. An additional 1.00 to 2.00 inches of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 23:45:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BISMARCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 2.00 to 3.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across central and southern Vermilion County. Several streets from Danville to Westville were impassable. Numerous rural roads and highways in the southern part of the county from Sidell to Ridge Farm were inundated, including U.S. Highway 150/Illinois Route 1. An additional 1.00 to 2.00 inches of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 23:45:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 2.50 to 3.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across Douglas County. Several streets in Tuscola were impassable. Numerous rural roads and highways in the county were inundated, particularly U.S. Highway 36 from Tuscola to Newman, and U.S. Highway 45 near Tuscola which was closed due to high water. An additional 1.00 inch off rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 2nd.

Flood in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 23:45:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALERMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 4.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across Edgar County. Numerous streets in Paris were impassable. Most rural roads and highways in the southern part of the county from Kansas to Vermilion were inundated, including Illinois Route 49 which was closed near Kansas due to flowing water. An additional 1.00 to 2.00 inches of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 23:15:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOKS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 5.00 inches in about a three hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Coles County. Several streets in Charleston were impassable. Numerous rural roads and highways in the southern part of the county from Lerna to Ashmore were inundated, including parts of Illinois Routes 16 and 130 which were closed at times. An additional 1.00 inch of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 23:15:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rain amounts of 4.00 to 5.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across Cumberland County. Several streets in Neoga and Greenup were impassable. Numerous rural roads and highways were inundated, particularly along U.S. Highway 40 near the Clark County line. An additional 0.50 to 1.00 inch of rain occurred on April 30th into May 1st, keeping many roads flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the early morning hours of May 4th, before another round of heavy rain produced additional flash flooding.

Flood in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 23:45:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 5.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Clark County. Several streets in Casey and Marshall were impassable. Numerous rural roads and highways in the county were inundated, particularly in central and northern Clark County. Many creeks in the Embarras River basin were flooded, one of which over-topped a bridge in Martinsville. An additional 1.00 inch of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads and creeks flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 23:15:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECHER CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 4.50 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Effingham County. Several streets in the city of Effingham were impassable. Numerous rural roads, highways and creeks in the county were flooded, particularly from Beecher City to Shumway. An additional 0.50 to 1.00 inch of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads and creeks flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.

Flood in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 23:15:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISLAND GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 5.00 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Jasper County. Several streets in the city of Newton were impassable. Numerous rural roads, highways and creeks in the county were flooded, particularly from Newton to Hunt City to Yale. Illinois Route 49 was closed between Willow Hill and Hunt City due to flowing water. An additional 0.50 to 1.00 inch of rain occurred on April 30th into May 2nd, keeping many roads flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the early morning hours of May 4th, before another round of heavy rain produced additional flash flooding.

Flood in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 29-APR-17 23:45:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLAIR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rain amounts of 3.00 to 4.50 inches in about a two hour period during the evening hours, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Crawford County. Several streets in Oblong and Robinson were impassable. Numerous rural roads, highways and creeks in the county were flooded, particularly from Bellair to Annapolis in the northern part of the county. An additional 0.50 to 1.00 inch of rain occurred on April 30th, keeping many roads and creeks flooded. As a result, areal flooding continued until the late morning hours of May 1st.