Fulton County, IL
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 04/21 11:19 AM CDT – Wednesday 04/22 3:30 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Lincoln IL
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois
Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois
Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Schuyler and Cass Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Illinois River near Havana.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees.
Additional Details
- At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 16.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9 feet early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
What to do
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Areas impacted
- Cass, IL
- Fulton, IL
- Mason, IL
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Central Illinois Forecast
Created by the NWS Lincoln WFO
Scattered, non-severe thunderstorms are possible this evening into the overnight (20-40%). Otherwise, expect fair conditions through the day on Thursday, then showers and storms overspread the region from west to east Thursday night. Showers and storms are likely on Friday before slightly cooler and mostly dry conditions arrive for the weekend.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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