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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

The National Weather Service in Paducah has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Franklin County in south central Illinois...
Johnson County in southern Illinois...
Pulaski County in southern Illinois...
Williamson County in southern Illinois...

* Until 1230 PM CDT.

* At 817 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Marion, Herrin, West Frankfort, Benton, Carterville, Johnston
City, Christopher, Vienna, Rend Lake Area, Sesser, Zeigler,
Crainville, Cambria, Royalton, Energy, Goreville, Mounds, Hurst,
Valier and West City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&


FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

Weather Alert

.The forecast of up to a foot of rain is on track, with many
locations nearing that total and experiencing widespread flooding.
Additional heavy rain will only exacerbate ongoing flooding and make
it even worse and more widespread.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Additional
heavy rains will only exacerbate ongoing flooding and make it
worse and more widespread...resulting in particularly dangerous
situations.

* WHERE...All of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest
Indiana, and western Kentucky.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding
of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are
running high and could flood with more heavy rain. Be prepared as
rising water levels may cause particularly dangerous situations
where evacuations could become necessary.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. With the forecast on track and radar estimates and
spotter reports confirming many locations already having
received between 4 and 10 inches, anticipated additional
bouts of heavy rain will put everyone in the half foot to
foot range. A few isolated totals greater than a foot are not
out of the question. These amounts and resultant flooding
creates a particularly dangerous situation.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for additional Flash Flood
and Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should
be prepared to take action should flooding develop or worsen.

&&

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Williamson and Franklin
Counties.

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

.A couple more rounds of moderate to heavy rain can be expected into
the weekend. The rest of the event rainfall has been incorporated
into the river forecast.  The Big Muddy River has started to rise and
crests are expected over the next week. Now is the time to prepare
for flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of
27.1 feet early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

1st Annual Douglas Deaton Memorial Polar Plunge kicks off Satruday

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Doug Deaton Polar Plunge
Doug Deaton Polar Plunge

LAKE OF EGYPT, Ill. (WSIL) -- The 1st Annual Douglas Deaton Memorial Polar Plunge is kicking off this weekend with hundreds expected to take part.

This polar plunge was created in memory of Douglas K. Deaton, and will help out families affected by cancer.

Douglas Deaton passed away in February of 2024 after his fight with cancer.

Doug Deaton is the son of Douglas. After his passing, Doug says the Douglas Deaton Memorial Foundation was then created to help families in southern Illinois with financial assistance to relieve some of the stress they face so they can focus on their health and recovery. 

"As we went through the process of, you know, the hospitalization and everything that went on along with that, you know, towards the end of his time with us, he said, 'you know, the only reason I can think that this is happening to me is because I'm stealing this pain and sickness away from somebody else.'" Doug recalled. "So that's just one of those things that really stuck with me. And, you know, using his unfortunate passing to do something good in our community was an immediate focus of mine."

Roughly 300-400 are expected at the event. Doug says they have already raised $20,000 and plan on handing checks to three families to help with support as they fight their own cancer battles.

"You know, the focus of the foundation has always been to provide some monetary assistance to families that are battling cancer," Doug said. "So that they can focus on their health and spending time with their friends and family and maybe not being so stressed out about the financial burdens that come along with battling this terrible disease."

The plunge takes place on Saturday, February 22, at the Cross-Eyed Bear at Lake of Egypt. Registration is at 10:30 and the plunging begins at 11:45 a.m.

Below is a full agenda for the 1st Annual Douglas K. Deaton Memorial Polar Plunge...

  • 10:30 AM - Plunge Registration begins (Pre-registered and walk up)
  • $10 Entry for guests not plunging
  • 11:00 AM - Event welcome/kickoff presentation
  • 11:00 AM - Silent Auction Opens
  • 11 AM - 2 PM - Lunch is available for all guests (Fish Fry/Italian Beef)
  • 11:15 AM - Plunging begins (plunge times assigned at registration)
  • 12:45 PM - Plunging Ends
  • 1 PM - 1st Check Presentation
  • 1 PM - 4 PM - Matt Basler Music
  • 2 PM - 8 PM - Bear Kitchen Open
  • 4 PM - 2nd Check Presentation
  • 4 PM - 7 PM - Tailgate Revival Band
  • 7 PM - 3rd Check Presentation

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