Dec 17, 2001
Heavy rain falling on saturated ground caused water levels to rise quickly. After the initial rapid rises, a prolonged period of flooding set in as light to moderate rain continued to fall. In Williamson County, water was 3 feet deep over the Saline River bridge on a county road, and roads were washed out. In Hardin County, some bridges were washed out. Illinois Route 146 was closed near Anna, and Route 145 was barricaded north of Route 146 in Pope County. Pulaski County reported 15 to 20 road c
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5273640). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Pulaski County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.