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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and near Murphysboro

.Moderate flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river is currently cresting near 28.1 feet. At
Murphysboro, the river has crested and started a very slow fall.

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CDT Thursday was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 20.7 feet
Thursday, April 17.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
28.0 feet on 04/03/1985.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

One captured, one still wanted in Williamson County

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Williamson County Sheriff's Office

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. -- Authorities have captured one wanted person from Williamson County and are still looking for another person.

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office alerted the public on Wednesday, October 9, about the two individuals wanted. On Thursday, one of was captured.

Kenneth Marks, 29 of Johnston City was wanted on Violation Sex Offender Registry and Possession of Meth charges. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office updated the public on Thursday afternoon, stating he was captured.

Bridget Curtis, 41 of Marion, is still wanted on a Possession of Meth <5 Grams charge. She is 5'7" tall, weighing 135 lbs. with brown hair and hazel eyes.

If you have any information on Curtis, you are urged to contact the Williamson County Sheriff's Office at 618-997-6541 or “Submit A Tip� on the Williamson County Sheriff’s App.

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