Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Chicago IL
921 PM CDT Thu Jun 13 2024

ILC053-075-140530-
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Ford IL-Iroquois IL-
921 PM CDT Thu Jun 13 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of east central Illinois, including the
  following counties, Ford and Iroquois.

* WHEN...Until 1230 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 921 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
    indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Between 1 and 2
    inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Paxton, Gibson City, Melvin, Loda, Elliott, Sibley and
    Clarence.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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LAT...LON 4049 8793 4040 8793 4040 8846 4062 8846
      4057 8806


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