Numerous rain events led to renewed river flooding in March. Minor to moderate flooding was widespread across the region. Monthly rainfall was 2 to 4 inches above normal for most of the area. Wet soil conditions contributed to runoff occurring fairly quickly with heavy rain.

Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 20-MAR-20 11:00:00 to 31-MAR-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEBES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Mississippi River. Bottomland woods and fields were inundated. The flooding continued into April.

Flood in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 18-MAR-20 18:00:00 to 31-MAR-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMSTED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Considerable flooding occurred on the Ohio River. At the Olmsted river gage, the river crested at 47.35 feet on the 31st. Flood stage is 36 feet. Bottomland fields were inundated. A few rural county roads were flooded. The flooding continued into April.

Flood in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 20-MAR-20 20:00:00 to 31-MAR-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Ohio River. At the river gage at Paducah, KY, the river crested at 44.91 feet on the 31st. Flood stage is 39 feet. Riverside parks and campgrounds were inundated. Extensive flooding of low-lying woods and fields occurred. Some rural county roads were closed. Very few if any structures were affected, though water approached streets in Metropolis riverfront areas. The flooding continued into April.

Flood in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 20-MAR-20 10:00:00 to 31-MAR-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARMEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Wabash River. Lowland fields were flooded. Installation of a flood gate was conducted at Mount Carmel. Access to local camp sites was blocked. In Wabash County Illinois, County Road 1280 E and South Division Street were flooded. Some nearby oil fields were inaccessible. A few local river roads were closed by high water. The flooding continued into April.

Flood in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 20-MAR-20 10:00:00 to 31-MAR-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Big Muddy River. Water approached some neighborhoods in Murphysboro. Low-lying fields and woods near the river were inundated. The flooding continued into April.

Flood in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 19-MAR-20 22:00:00 to 31-MAR-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAWNEETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Ohio River, affecting mainly bottomland fields and surrounding low lying areas. The flooding continued into April.

Flood in POPE, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-20 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLCONDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Ohio River, affecting bottomland woods and fields. The flooding continued into April.

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 20-MAR-20 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAUNIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Wabash River. Low-lying woods and fields near the river were flooded. The flooding continued into April.

Flood in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 21-MAR-20 10:00:00 to 31-MAR-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLUMFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Big Muddy River. Low-lying woods and fields near the river were inundated.

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 20-MAR-20 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMI MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Little Wabash River. The river crested at 32.10 feet at the Carmi gage on the 26th. Flood stage is 27 feet. Floodwaters flowed up McHenry Slough, and areas near Route 1 and 14 in Carmi began to flood. County roads were inundated. The flooding continued into April.