Tazewell County, IL
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 04/21 1:00 AM CDT – Sunday 04/26 1:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Lincoln IL
The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois
Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Illinois River at Peoria.
When
From late Monday night to Sunday, April 26.
Impacts
At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees.
Additional Details
- At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday morning to a crest of 18.5 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Areas impacted
- Peoria, IL
- Tazewell, IL
- Woodford, 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.
In effect from Monday 04/20 2:49 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 8:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Lincoln IL
What
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as lower 30s.
Where
Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois.
When
Until 8 AM CDT this morning.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could damage or kill sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Areas impacted
- Knox
- Stark
- Peoria
- Marshall
- Woodford
- Fulton
- Tazewell
- McLean
- Mason
- Logan
- De Witt
- Piatt
- Champaign
- Vermilion
- Douglas
- Edgar
Tips to stay safe
A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area.
- Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
- Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
- Drain in-ground sprinkler systems
Briefing
From the forecaster
Central Illinois Forecast
Created by the NWS Lincoln WFO
Temps near the freezing mark this morning will warm into the upper 50s and 60s this afternoon followed by 70s the remainder of the week. There is a chance for showers Tuesday night with more widespread showers and storms Thursday night into Friday.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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