...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.
Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.
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.
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...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 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM CDT Thursday was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.0
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
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