Several rivers remained above flood stage from May. On the Mississippi River, major flooding continued through the month of June. Backwater from the Mississippi kept moderate flooding going on the lowest reaches of the Ohio River as well as the Big Muddy River. The flooding on the Wabash and Little Wabash Rivers was minor. The region remained stuck in a long-term wet pattern that continued through the spring and into early summer. Most locations were 1 to 2 inches above normal for the month of June. Some locations saw as much as 3 to 5 inches more rainfall than normal in June. At Evansville, Indiana, it was the 6th wettest June on record with a total of 7.53 inches.

Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUN-19 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River remained above flood stage since February 8 and through the month of June. This was the most prolonged flood on the Ohio River since records began at Cairo in the late 1800's. The highest recorded stage in the month of June (2019) was 51.54 feet, which corresponds to the moderate flood category. At this stage, the flooding has a significant impact on farming operations in the flood plain, causing some farmers to lose crops. However, farmers never were able to plant crops because this flood began in the winter. Riverside parks and recreational facilities remained underwater. Some side roads near the river were flooded. Due to the extended duration of the flooding, levees along the river were very stressed from saturation of the soil. Seepage was a concern, and relief wells caused water to rise on the land side of the levees. Moderate flooding continued into the month of July.

Flood in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUN-19 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUND CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding of the Ohio River continued through the month of June. Much of the flooding was due to backwater from the swollen Mississippi River. Considerable flooding of low-lying woods, fields, and parks persisted. Typically, this scale of flooding has a large impact on farming operations. Due to the lack of planted crops during this long-term flood, there were little in the way of crop losses.

Flood in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUN-19 00:00:00 to 02-JUN-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARMEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUN-19 00:00:00 to 03-JUN-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAUNIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUN-19 00:00:00 to 05-JUN-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flood in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUN-19 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding of the Mississippi River continued through the month of June. A disaster proclamation was issued by the governor. There was extensive flooding of low-lying farmland and woods. Numerous county roads were inundated. Levees began to show signs of stress due to the extended duration of the flood, which began in March. The Union County sheriff advised residents in the Wolf Lake and Ware areas that storm sirens would be used in the event of a levee breach.

Flood in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUN-19 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND TOWER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding of the Mississippi River continued through the month of June. The county was included in a disaster proclamation issued by the governor. There was extensive flooding of low-lying farmland and woods. Numerous county roads were inundated. Levees began to show signs of stress due to the extended duration of the flood, which began in March. Sinkholes and sand boils developed along the levee protecting Grand Tower, which prompted emergency repairs.

Flood in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUN-19 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARBON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Lower portions of the Big Muddy River remained above flood stage from mid March through the month of June. The flooding was due almost entirely to backwater from the swollen Mississippi River, which experienced major flooding. The highest crest during June at the Murphysboro gage was 31.72 feet on the 11th. This crest falls into the moderate flood category. Low-lying woods and fields near the river were flooded, along with sections of a riverfront park. A few streets near the river were flooded. Near the confluence of the Big Muddy and Mississippi Rivers, a levee was compromised, prompting emergency repairs.

Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 01-JUN-19 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEBES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding continued on the Mississippi River through the month of June. After rising above flood stage in mid March, the Mississippi River remained above flood stage through the spring and into early summer. At the Thebes river gage, the river crested at 43.66 feet on June 10. This is considered a major flood. Major flooding starts at 42 feet. The East Cape Girardeau area was particularly hard hit, with some residences flooded for weeks. The Route 146 bridge connecting Illinois and Missouri at Cape Girardeau was closed due to flooding on the Illinois side of Route 146. Illinois Route 3 was flooded and closed for an extended period of time from Thebes north to East Cape Girardeau. A break in the Len Small Levee that occurred during the record flood of 2016 was not adequately repaired. This prolonged major flood enlarged the break in the levee, causing large parts of the Miller City area to flood. Several evacuated families were unable to reach their homes due to the flooding and road washouts. In the Miller City area, large sections of roads were washed away. The county highway engineer estimated damage to roads was well over one million dollars. A sewage plant at Thebes was inundated with floodwater and shut down, causing the community to be without sewer services. The Thebes Landing area of town was flooded. There was widespread flooding of low-lying farmland and woods across the county. Since some crop planting was not possible due to prolonged spring flooding, direct crop losses were reduced. The extended duration of the flooding caused levees to become unstable, and seepage became a problem. The governor of Illinois issued a disaster proclamation for the affected counties along the river.