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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...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.

.The Big Muddy River continues to rise due to heavy rain last week
and over the weekend. The river will crest on Thursday before
starting a very slow fall.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...Major
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

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 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 Tuesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.7
feet early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

Missing elderly man in McCracken County found

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Claude Chaney

UPDATE: 12:30 p.m.

Chaney has been located, according to the McCracken County Sheriff's Office. 

ORIGINAL STORY

MCCRACKEN COUNTY (WSIL) -- The McCracken County Sheriff's Office needs help finding a missing senior. 

On Wednesday, October 19 around 10:30 a.m., 85-year-old Claude Chaney walked away from his home on Magruder Village in West Paducah. Chaney does suffer from diminished capacity. 

Chaney is wearing a blue and brown flannel jacket, burgundy jogger pants, rainbow crocs and a brown hat. He may also be carrying a blue and white blanket. 

He is a white man, with grey hair, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and 210 pounds. 

If anyone sees Chaney or knows of his whereabouts, they are asked to contact 911, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office at 270-444-4719 or their local law enforcement agency. 

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