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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 to major flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river is now forecast to crest in moderate flood
stage near 28.5 feet Friday morning. At Murphysboro, the river has
crested and started a very slow fall.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...
Moderate to Major 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 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5
feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

I-69 back open after being closed five hours due to crash near Benton, KY

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I-69 crash and closure

Marshall County - 1

 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet - District 1

BENTON, Ky. (WSIL) -- UPDATE: Dec. 9, 2:22 p.m. -- The roadway is now back open.

ORIGINAL: Dec. 9, 9:34 a.m. -- A crash near Benton has blocked traffic on I-69 on Monday morning.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) - District 1 alerted the public at 9:09 a.m. about the crash.

The crash happened near the 38 mile marker between KY 1949/Wadesboro Road and KY 2606/Jackson School Road. Traffic is blocked in both directions while crews are on scene.

KYTC said cleanup is ongoing and is estimated to be cleaned up at around 2 p.m.

Motorists are urged to use caution and seek alternative ways around the crash site.

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