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Flood — Alexander, IL

Mar 1, 2018

The large mainstem rivers remained well above flood stage following several rounds of heavy rain in late February. February monthly precipitation was 4 to 7 inches above normal, with monthly totals of 8 to 10 inches common. The mainstem rivers such as the Ohio and Wabash crested early in March, and then fell below flood stage around mid-month.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 741774). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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

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