River flooding continued from February into mid March. During March, the flooding was minor on the Wabash, Little Wabash, and Big Muddy Rivers. Low-lying fields and woodlands near these rivers were inundated, primarily dormant cropland. However, moderate flooding was observed on large portions of the Ohio River. The flooding was caused by several rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms on the 17th of February.

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAR-22 00:00:00 to 13-MAR-22 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAR-22 00:00:00 to 19-MAR-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAUNIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flood in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAR-22 00:00:00 to 18-MAR-22 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 POPE, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAR-22 00:00:00 to 17-MAR-22 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLCONDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAR-22 00:00:00 to 19-MAR-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Ohio River. The river crested at 47.11 feet at the Cairo river gage on the 3rd, which is 7.11 feet above flood stage. Low-lying fields and woodlands in the flood plain were underwater. Fort Defiance State Park near Cairo was partially flooded.

Flood in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAR-22 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-22 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMSTED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Ohio River. The river crested at 44.10 feet at the Olmsted river gage on the 2nd, which is 8.1 feet above flood stage. Low-lying fields and woodlands in the flood plain were underwater, along with some river access roads.

Flood in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAR-22 00:00:00 to 17-MAR-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: METROPOLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Ohio River. The river crested at 44.58 feet at the Paducah, KY river gage on the 2nd, which is about 5.5 feet above flood stage. Bottomlands along the river were inundated, including small portions of Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis. Boat ramps and roads were closed in the park.

Flood in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAR-22 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-22 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAWNEETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Ohio River. The river crested at 44.49 feet on the 4th at the Shawneetown river gage. This is 11.5 feet above flood stage. Low-lying fields and woodlands in the flood plain were underwater, along with some secondary roads.

Flood in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 01-MAR-22 00:00:00 to 01-MAR-22 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURPHYSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage