Jun 17, 2000
The Big Muddy River rose well above flood stage in response to persistent thunderstorms. A front became stationary across the region from the 17th to the 20th. During this four-day period, rainfall totals ranged from 2 to 8 inches across the Big Muddy River basin. A co-operative observer in Carbondale measured 10.97 inches during the period. At Murphysboro, where flood stage is 16 feet, the Big Muddy crested at 29.4 feet on the 22nd. This resulted in widespread flooding of lowlands along the riv
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5150055). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Jackson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.