Several rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms moved across the region on the 17th. Two to four inches were common, which resulted in isolated flash flooding and more widespread flooding of rivers. The heavy rain occurred ahead of a cold front as it entered southeast Missouri and southern Illinois from the northwest. Weak waves of low pressure moved northeast along the front. A strong 850 mb jet up to 60 to 70 knots was accompanied by a strong surge of warm moist air through the Mississippi River Valley.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 12:45:00 to 17-FEB-22 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIENNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Creeks were flooding, with water over numerous roads.

Flash Flood in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 17-FEB-22 11:46:00 to 17-FEB-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A vehicle nearly stalled out on a flooded section of road a few miles south of Herrin. Near Energy, several locations were under water on secondary roads.

Flood in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 18-FEB-22 02:00:00 to 20-FEB-22 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAYNE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Skillet Fork River. Low-lying woods and fields near the river were under water.

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 19-FEB-22 14:00:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Little Wabash River. At the Carmi river gage, the river crested at 32.94 feet on the evening of the 27th. Flood stage is 27 feet. There was considerable flooding of low-lying farmland and fields. Some rural back country roads were under water. The river remained above flood stage into March.

Flood in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 20-FEB-22 00:45:00 to 23-FEB-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZEIGLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Very minor flooding occurred on the Big Muddy River, inundating fields and low-lying woods and farmland.

Flood in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 22-FEB-22 00:45:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURPHYSBORO
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. Some low-lying woods and fields near the river were inundated. High levels on the Mississippi River caused backwater that kept the Big Muddy above flood stage into March.

Flood in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 19-FEB-22 16:45:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARMEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Wabash River. At Mount Carmel, the river crested at 26.4 feet on the 28th. Flood stage is 19 feet. Some farm operations were affected, such as moving equipment to higher ground. Extensive lowland flooding occurred, affecting numerous local river roads.  Installation of flood gate A at Mount Carmel was necessary.  County Road 1280 E and South Division Street were flooded. The flooding continued into March.

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 19-FEB-22 16:45:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAUNIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Wabash River rose above flood stage and remained there into March. The crest did not occur until March.

Flood in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 20-FEB-22 08:30:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAWNEETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River rose above flood stage late in the month and remained there into March. The crest occurred in March.

Flood in POPE, ILLINOIS
From 22-FEB-22 04:00:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLCONDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River rose above flood stage late in the month and remained there into March. The crest occurred in March.

Flood in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 22-FEB-22 04:00:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: METROPOLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River rose above flood stage late in the month and remained there into March. The crest occurred in March.

Flood in PULASKI, ILLINOIS
From 22-FEB-22 04:00:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMSTED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River rose above flood stage and remained there into March. The crest occurred in March.

Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 22-FEB-22 04:00:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River rose above flood stage and remained there into March. The crest occurred in March.