Localized but Very Heavy Rainfall Last Weekend

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Periods of slow-moving thunderstorms dumped locally heavy rains over the weekend. The graphics below show the radar-estimated 48-hour totals through 7 am Monday morning, along with some actual measurements we received. Click on the graphics to enlarge.

Sangamon County rainfall for August 28-29

Sangamon County and nearby areas:

Farmingdale: 6-7/8 inches
Sherman: 2.32 inches
Athens: 1.93 inches
Capital Airport: 1.79 inches
Springfield (east of fairgrounds): 0.34 inches
Riverton: 0.01 inch
7 mi. S of Springfield: Trace
Chatham: Trace

Macon and Piatt County rainfall for August 28-29

Macon and Piatt Counties:

Warrensburg: 4.50 inches
Cisco: 2.32 inches
Decatur Airport: Zero

Rainfall from Galesburg to Pontiac from August 28-29

Knox, Stark, Peoria, Marshall, Woodford Counties:

El Paso: 5.09 inches
6 mi. W of Sparland: 2.21 inches
Knoxville: 3.34 inches
Eureka: 2.34 inches
3 mi. NE of Lawn Ridge: 2.27 inches
Knoxville: 1.85 inches
Galesburg: 1.38 inches
Yates City: 0.71 inches

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