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WGUS83 KILX 121508
FLSILX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1008 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Cass, Brown and
  Schuyler Counties.

  Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass
  Counties.

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC009-017-137-169-130715-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BEAI2.2.ER.240427T1307Z.240506T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek
  Drainage and Levee District.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM CDT Sunday was 18.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.9 feet Sunday,
    May 19.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed

Illinois River
Beardstown    14.0  18.3  Sun 9 am CDT 17.9  17.5  17.2


&&

LAT...LON 4018 9023 4012 9017 4008 9037 3999 9046
      3999 9058 4015 9043


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ILC017-057-125-130715-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAVI2.2.ER.240404T1830Z.240506T0900Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 AM CDT Sun May 12 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River near Havana.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Access road to Anderson Lake north
  campground closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM CDT Sunday was 17.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.0 feet Sunday,
    May 19.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed

Illinois River
Havana        14.0  17.6  Sun 9 am CDT 17.4  17.2  17.0


&&

LAT...LON 4053 8988 4047 8980 4034 9002 4012 9017
      4018 9023 4039 9010


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