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PHOTOS: I-64 flooded in southern Illinois amid evacuation efforts

By Joey Schneider,

7 days ago

NASHVILLE, Ill. – Some stretches of Interstate 64 in southern Illinois are closed or flooded as people attempt to evacuate Nashville, Illinois and surrounding areas amid dam failures.

Christy Jackson shared several photos of flooding on Interstate 64 near Nashville, Illinois. The photos show several cars backed up or stranded in water.

(Courtesy: Christy Jackson)
(Courtesy: Christy Jackson)
(Courtesy: Christy Jackson)
(Courtesy: Christy Jackson)
(Courtesy: Christy Jackson)
(Courtesy: Christy Jackson)
(Courtesy: Christy Jackson)
(Courtesy: Christy Jackson)
(Courtesy: Christy Jackson)

The Washington County Emergency Management Agency announced Tuesday morning that water overtopped the Nashville City Reservoir dam, located an hour southeast of St. Louis. EMA has advised residents located south of the Nashville City Reservoir, to evacuate their homes immediately.

Illinois Department of Transportation reports as of noon that the I-64 mile post 52-53 eastbound and westbound are closed due to flooding. Illinois State Police tell FOX 2 that drivers should avoid I-64 exits between Okawville and Richview until further notice.

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