Jersey County, IL
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 7:00 PM CDT – Monday 04/20 12:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS St Louis MO
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois
Illinois River at Hardin.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Illinois River at Hardin.
When
From Sunday evening until further notice.
Impacts
At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage. Lowland flooding of unprotected agricultural land begins.
Additional Details
- At 11:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 24.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 26.8 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
What to do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Areas impacted
- Calhoun, IL
- Greene, IL
- Jersey, 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
Chilly today, warming up by mid-week
Created by the NWS St Louis WFO
Today and tonight will be on the chilly side, with even a bit of patchy frost possible by early tomorrow morning. However, temperatures will warm back up to above average by mid-week.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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