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Flood — Pope, IL

Feb 17, 2025

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

Heavy rain (3 to 7) over the lower Ohio and Tennessee Valleys on the 15th resulted in rising water levels on the Ohio River, with moderate flooding near Paducah and Olmsted, and minor flooding near Golconda, Smithland, and Cairo. Minor flooding continued into early March near Olmsted and Cairo.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1233170). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Pope, IL

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

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