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The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a flash flood warning for Eastern Effingham County until 5 a.m.
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At 2:22 a.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area.
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Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen, with the heaviest amounts over Effingham.
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The expected rainfall rate is one to 2 " in 1 h .
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Additional rainfall amounts of one to 2 " are possible in the warned area.
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Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
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Expected hazards include flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
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The following impacts are expected: flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low lying areas.
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Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Effingham, Teutopolis, Watson, D.
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Heartville and Effingham County Airport.
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This includes the following highways: Interstate 70 between mile markers 89 and 101.
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Interstate 57 between mile markers 150 and 167.