Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
774 WGUS83 KLOT 140221 FLSLOT Flood Advisory National Weather Service Chicago IL 921 PM CDT Thu Jun 13 2024 ILC053-075-140530- /O.NEW.KLOT.FA.Y.0030.240614T0221Z-240614T0530Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 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. && LAT...LON 4049 8793 4040 8793 4040 8846 4062 8846 4057 8806 $$ Kluber