Flood Advisory Issued For Fayette County

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the National Weather Service in Lincoln:

FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR FAYETTE & BOND COUNTY...

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Illinois, including the
  following counties, Bond and Fayette.

* WHEN...Until 1030 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 728 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This is causing urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Vandalia, Greenville, St. Elmo, Ramsey, Pocahontas,
    Brownstown, Mulberry Grove, Tamalco, Sorento, Beaver Creek,
    Woburn, Shobonier, Reno, Wrights Corner, Avena, Pleasant
    Mound, Pierron, Pittsburg, Shafter and Keyesport.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.