MODERATE RISK: Heavy Rainfall Expected in Central Illinois & Northeastern Missouri Tonight

⚠️ The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk for excessive rainfall this evening across central Illinois and northeastern Missouri.

Moderate Risk Heavy Rainfall Illinois Missouri

💧 Rainfall Rates: Up to 0.75 inches per hour are anticipated, which may result in:

• Rapid water rise on roadways, creeks, and rivers
• Localized flash flooding in low-lying and urban areas
• Hazardous driving conditions

🚫 Travel Warning:
Do NOT drive through flooded roads. Just 6 inches of moving water can stall your car — and 12 inches can carry it away. Turn around, don’t drown.

📍 Affected Areas May Include:

• Springfield, IL
• Quincy, IL
• Hannibal, MO
• Macomb, IL
• Kirksville, MO

🌙 Timing: This evening through early overnight hours

Stay alert to changing weather conditions and follow local emergency alerts.