West frankfort is subject to flash flooding and riverine flooding due to a combination of intense rainfall over a short period of time steady rainfall over several days and poor drainage profile of…

The City of West Frankfort, Illinois was awarded a $132,500 Project Grant from the Delta Regional Authority's Delta Area Economic Development program (CFDA 90.201) on September 12, 2024. The funding will support infrastructure improvements to address flash flooding and riverine flooding issues in the city due to intense rainfall, steady rainfall, and poor regional soil drainage. The two-year grant period runs through September 12, 2026 and aims to enhance transportation infrastructure, public services, and economic development in the West Frankfort area, which is part of the Delta region. The Delta Regional Authority's program focuses on supporting critical infrastructure, workforce development, and creating economic opportunities in distressed and underserved communities across Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.

West frankfort is subject to flash flooding and riverine flooding due to a combination of intense rainfall over a short period of time steady rainfall over several days and poor drainage profile of regional soil composition