Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Impact Southeast MO, Southern IL, and Western KY
Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Impact Southeast MO, Southern IL, and Western KY
US · Published Sep 9, 2026
From July 9th to July 11th, 2026, multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall and damaging winds to parts of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky.
Rainfall totals ranged from 2 to 5 inches across the region, with localized areas in southern Illinois receiving between 6 and 11 inches.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall caused dangerous flash flooding, making many roads impassable and washing out several others. Southern Illinois experienced the most severe flooding, with rainfall totals exceeding 6 inches in some areas. Damaging winds, peaking at 80 mph, resulted in scattered wind damage, particularly in Eddyville, KY, and Du Quoin, IL. Residents in these areas faced significant disruptions, including property damage and hazardous travel conditions.

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