Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
310 AM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022

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

  Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.

The next statement will be issued later this morning.

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ILC177-112015-
/O.CON.KDVN.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220813T0000Z/
/FEEI2.2.ER.220808T1006Z.220809T1715Z.220812T0600Z.NO/
310 AM CDT Thu Aug 11 2022

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Pecatonica River at Freeport.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Some street closures begin north and south
  of Illinois Highway 75 and water affects many back yards in
  Freeport east of the Pecatonica River. Water begins to reach
  Illinois Highway 75 at the southeast corner of Taylor Park.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 8.7 feet
    Wednesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.


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LAT...LON 4250 8981 4250 8972 4233 8961 4235 8940
      4227 8940 4224 8968


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McClure

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
759 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022

ILC177-112300-
/O.CON.KDVN.FA.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220811T2300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Stephenson IL-
759 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest Illinois, including the following
  county, Stephenson.

* WHEN...Until 600 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations continues across Stephenson County.
  Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams levels will
  remain steady or begin to slowly recede. Low-water crossings
  remain inundated with water and may not be passable. This is
  expected to continue through at least Thursday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 752 PM CDT, emergency management reported ongoing flooding
    across the warned area. Between 7 and 12 inches of rain have
    fallen.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Freeport, Lena, Pearl City, Cedarville, Davis, Dakota, German
    Valley, Winslow, Rock City, Ridott, Buena Vista, Loran, Rock
    Grove, Oneco, Orangeville, Kent, Scioto Mills, Damascus, Red
    Oak and Stephenson  County Fairgrounds.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 4250 8940 4220 8940 4220 8992 4251 8993


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Cousins

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
740 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

  Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These forecasts are based almost entirely on observed precipitation
as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over
the next 24 to 48 hours.

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/Chicago and
water.weather.gov

The next statement is expected by Thursday afternoon.

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ILC201-111845-
/O.EXT.KLOT.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-220816T0000Z/
/SIRI2.1.ER.220811T1800Z.220813T1200Z.220815T1800Z.NO/
740 PM CDT Wed Aug 10 2022

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pecatonica River from Winnebago County line downstream to
  confluence with the Rock River, including the Shirland gauge.

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Structures threatened at Rivers Edge
  Campground east of Shirland.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 13.5 feet Saturday
    morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
    afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4236 8940 4247 8922 4249 8909 4242 8907
      4240 8917 4226 8940


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