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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