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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

&&

Milk truck overturns after sliding, causes roadway closure for 12 hours

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MURRAY, Ky. -- A milk truck in Murray rolled over after the vehicle started sliding on Sunday, causing the road to be shutdown for 12 hours.

The Murray Police Department said it happened on Sunday, at 11:26 p.m. when a tanker truck was carrying milk and driving on North 4th Street. An officer said the vehicle was going towards Chestnut Street when it started to slide.

A part of the vehicle slid into the path of oncoming traffic, then up an embankment and rolled over on its side.

Police said there weren't any injuries reported and the roadway was shut down for a period of time for cleanup efforts.

The roadway was reopened about 12 hours later at 11:30 a.m. on Monday.

Calloway County Emergency Management and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1 assisted with the scene.

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