McDonough County, IL

Alerts

Warning Area
County Line

Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.

In effect from Thursday 06/11 8:57 PM CDT – Sunday 06/14 9:54 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois

La Moine River at Colmar affecting Hancock and McDonough Counties.

What

Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

Where

La Moine River at Colmar.

When

Until late Sunday morning.

Impacts

At 22.5 feet, Water affects lower roads around Birmingham.

Additional Details

- At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.5 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

What to Do

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Friday evening at 900 PM CDT.


Areas Impacted

  • Hancock, IL
  • McDonough, 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.

Briefings

No recent briefing available

From the Forecaster

Less Humid But Saturday Storms

Created by the NWS Quad Cities WFO

Less humid conditions will be seen through the weekend with generally cooler temperatures. A storm system will move through the area on Saturday bringing another round of thunderstorms. A few of these storms may be severe.

Seven-day Weather Risk Overview

The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.

risk level
out of 10
out of 10
out of 10
out of 10
out of 10
No risk
Low risk
High risk

Weather Forecasting Office

Quad Cities Forecast Office

Find a Forecast