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Flood — Gallatin, IL

Feb 10, 2025

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall over the Green, Tennessee, and Ohio Valleys from January 31st through February 15th resulted in rising water levels on the Ohio River. Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River at Shawneetown beginning on February 10th and moderate flooding eventually developed from the 21st to the 26th when the river crested at 44.7 feet. Minor flooding continued into early March.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1233067). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Gallatin, IL

This event is one of many recorded floods in Gallatin County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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