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Flash Flood — Grundy, IL

Jul 12, 2021

Scattered thunderstorms moved across portions of central Illinois during the afternoon and evening of July 12th. One storm moved very slowly over eastern La Salle and western Grundy Counties. Torrential rain produced flash flooding in these areas with numerous roads flooded and at least four bridges damaged.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 970364). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Grundy, IL

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

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