Another round of heavy rainfall occurred across central and southeast Illinois on May 4th, as an area of low pressure tracked from the Texas panhandle to southwest Indiana.  Rainfall with this particular system was heaviest across south-central Illinois, with many locations along and south of I-72 receiving 1.5 to 2.5 inches.  6-day rainfall totals from April 29-May 4 ranged from 4 to 7 inches.  Cooperative weather observers measured 7.26 in Newton (Jasper County), 7.07 at the Shelbyville Dam (Shelby County), 6.44 in Neoga (Cumberland County), 6.25 in Pana (Christian County), 6.01 in Casey (Marshall County), 5.93 3 miles southwest of Effingham (Effingham County), and 5.55 in Tuscola (Douglas County).  Due to this second bout of heavy rain occurring on top of already saturated soils, widespread flash flooding occurred along and south of a Danville to Taylorville line on May 4th...with areal flooding persisting in many locations through May 6th.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 09:15:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLAIR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 1.00 to 2.00 inches during the morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across Crawford County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. The heaviest rain was in northeast Crawford County from Hutsonville to West York.

Flash Flood in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 09:15:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 1.00 to 2.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Clay County. Officials reported that most rural roads were impassable, streets in Flora were flooded and numerous creeks rapidly flooded.

Flood in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 05-MAY-17 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 1.00 to 2.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Clay County. Officials reported that most rural roads were impassable, streets in Flora were flooded and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Additional rainfall of 0.50 to 1.00 inch later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 24 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 5th.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 09:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKEFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall of 1.00 to 2.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most Richland County. Officials reported that most rural roads were impassable, several streets in Olney were flooded, and numerous creeks rapidly flooded.

Flood in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 06-MAY-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKEFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall of 1.00 to 2.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most Richland County. Officials reported that most rural roads were impassable, several streets in Olney were flooded, and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Additional rainfall around 1.00 inch later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 48 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 6th.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 09:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAUNCEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 1.00 to 2.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Lawrence County. Officials reported that most rural roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. The heaviest rain was reported in northwest Lawrence County near Chauncey.

Flood in LAWRENCE, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 06-MAY-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAUNCEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 1.00 to 2.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Lawrence County. Officials reported that most rural roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. The heaviest rain was reported in northwest Lawrence County near Chauncey. Additional rainfall around 1.00 inch later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 48 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 6th.

Flash Flood in MOULTRIE, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 07:15:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall of 1.75 to 2.50 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across southern and central Moultrie County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Illinois Route 32 was closed in spots, between Lovington and Sullivan, and near the Shelby County line. Illinois Route 121 was also inundated between Allenville and Coles.

Flash Flood in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 08:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 1.50 to 2.50 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Champaign County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded, particularly south of I-74 and east of I-57. Numerous streets and viaducts in Champaign and Urbana were also flooded.

Flood in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 05-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 1.50 to 2.50 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Champaign County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded, particularly south of I-74 and east of I-57. Numerous streets and viaducts in Champaign and Urbana were also flooded. Additional rainfall of 1.00 to 1.50 inches later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 24 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 5th.

Flood in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 05-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SICILY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 2.00 to 3.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across southern Christian County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Additional rainfall of 0.50 to 1.00 inch later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 24 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 5th.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 08:00:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARRETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 2.00 to 2.50 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Douglas County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Illinois Route 130 was closed from Camargo to the Champaign County line. Nearly all rural roads north of U.S. Highway 36 in the northeast part of the county were also closed.

Flood in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 05-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OBED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 2.00 to 3.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Shelby County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Parts of Illinois Route 128 were closed north and south of Shelbyville, and Illinois Route 32 was closed north of Windsor. Additional rainfall of 0.50 to 1.50 inches later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 24 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 5th.

Flood in MOULTRIE, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 05-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall of 1.75 to 2.50 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across southern and central Moultrie County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Illinois Route 32 was closed in spots, between Lovington and Sullivan, and near the Shelby County line. Illinois Route 121 was also inundated between Allenville and Coles. Additional rainfall of 0.50 to 1.00 inch later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 24 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 5th.

Flash Flood in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 08:45:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALERMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 2.00 to 2.50 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Edgar County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. The heaviest rain was reported in the northwest corner of the county where nearly all rural roads were under water north of U.S. Highway 36.

Flood in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 06-MAY-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOKS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 2.00 to 3.50 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Coles County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Several streets in Charleston and Mattoon were closed due to the flooding. Parts of Illinois Route 130 north of Charleston were also closed, as were nearly all rural roads between Oakland and Charleston. Additional rainfall around 1.00 inch later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 48 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 6th.

Flash Flood in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 09:00:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 1.50 to 2.50 inches during the morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Vermilion County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded, particularly south of I-74. Most rural roads from Allerton to Jamaica to Sidell were closed.

Flood in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 05-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 1.50 to 2.50 inches during the morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Vermilion County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded, particularly south of I-74. Most rural roads from Allerton to Jamaica to Sidell were closed. Additional rainfall of 1.00 to 1.50 inches later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 24 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 5th.

Flood in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 06-MAY-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALERMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 2.00 to 2.50 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Edgar County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. The heaviest rain was reported in the northwest corner of the county where nearly all rural roads were under water north of U.S. Highway 36. Additional rainfall of 1.00 to 2.00 inches later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 48 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 6th.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 07:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE MATTOON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall of 2.00 to 3.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Cumberland County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded.

Flood in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 06-MAY-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall around 2.00 inches during the morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Clark County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Nearly all of the rural roads north of I-70 were closed, particularly along the Edgar County line. Additional rainfall around 1.00 to 1.50 inches later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 48 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 6th.

Flood in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 06-MAY-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARRETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 2.00 to 2.50 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Douglas County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Illinois Route 130 was closed from Camargo to the Champaign County line. Nearly all rural roads north of U.S. Highway 36 in the northeast part of the county were also closed. Additional rainfall around 1.00 inch later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 48 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 6th.

Flash Flood in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 07:00:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOKS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 2.00 to 3.50 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Coles County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Several streets in Charleston and Mattoon were closed due to the flooding. Parts of Illinois Route 130 north of Charleston were also closed, as were nearly all rural roads between Oakland and Charleston.

Flood in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 05-MAY-17 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECHER CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 2.00 to 3.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Effingham County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Additional rainfall around 1.00 inch later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 24 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 5th.

Flash Flood in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 09:00:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISLAND GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 1.50 to 2.50 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Jasper County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded.

Flood in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 06-MAY-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISLAND GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 1.50 to 2.50 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Jasper County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Additional rainfall around 1.00 inch later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 48 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 6th.

Flood in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 06-MAY-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE MATTOON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall of 2.00 to 3.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Cumberland County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Additional rainfall around 1.00 inch later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 48 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 6th.

Flash Flood in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 09:15:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall around 2.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across most of Clark County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Nearly all of the rural roads north of I-70 were closed, particularly along the Edgar County line.

Flash Flood in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 08:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECHER CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 2.00 to 3.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Effingham County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded.

Flood in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 06-MAY-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLAIR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 1.00 to 2.00 inches during the morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across Crawford County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. The heaviest rain was in northeast Crawford County from Hutsonville to West York. Additional rainfall around 1.00 inch later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 48 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 6th.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 07:00:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SICILY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 2.00 to 3.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across southern Christian County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 06:30:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OBED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 2.00 to 3.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across much of Shelby County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Parts of Illinois Route 128 were closed north and south of Shelbyville, and Illinois Route 32 was closed north of Windsor.

Flash Flood in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 08:00:00 to 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall of 1.50 to 2.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across southern Piatt County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded.

Flood in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 04-MAY-17 14:45:00 to 05-MAY-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall of 1.50 to 2.00 inches during the early morning hours of May 4th, on already saturated ground, resulted in flash flooding across southern Piatt County. Officials reported that most roads were impassable and numerous creeks rapidly flooded. Additional rainfall of 0.50 to 1.00 inch later in the day May 4th into May 5th caused creeks and roads to stay flooded for nearly 24 hours. Flood waters subsided by the afternoon on May 5th.