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Flash Flood — Hamilton, IL

Aug 4, 2025

A shortwave trough and closed low reached the Quad State from the northwest during the morning of the 4th. The arrival of the shortwave preceded peak heating by several hours, limiting convective potential. Shear was very weak and instability limited. Slow-moving storms did produce torrential rainfall, with flooding issues reported in Hamilton County.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1289942). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Hamilton, IL

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

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