Spring showers continue to create problems for motorists and land and homeowners along or near creeks, streams or rivers. Flash flooding continues to be a serious problem today as more rain is forecast.
April left 13.85 inches of rain on the county. There were 14 days of measurable rainfall last month, including nine of the last 12 days of the month. These figures come from the Kentucky Mesonet Weather Station near Mattoon.
Flooding on the Ohio River will get some relief later this week when the river reaches its highest point then begins to drop
