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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Williamson and Franklin
Counties.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River for the next
week, dropping near to below flood stage by April 21.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 21...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until Monday, April 21.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 25.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 19.6 feet Monday,
April 21.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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Ducky Derby Dash still on, with COVID-19 guidelines in place

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By Madeline Parker

CARTERVILLE (WSIL) -- Sunday is the ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Illinois Ducky Derby Dash, but it is a bit different this year.

This year's event will be held at Walker's Bluff Winery for family friendly fun.

The fundraiser is being held to benefit the Illinois Special Olympics.

In order to keep the event socially distant, the duck race will be virtual, but organizers are still excited for what the event has in store.

"So we really wanted to plan for any phase that the Governor has put in place and with the IDPH. So we wanted to be as compliant as possible while still being able to raise funds and have a good experience for folks," said Kimberly Talley, co-director of Region K Special Olympics.

If you would like to buy a duck for the race there is still time.

First place winner of the race wins $2,000 cash.

For more information about the Ducky Derby Dash, you can visit their website .

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