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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

.Historically high forecast rainfall amounts will heighten the risk
of flash flooding and flooding Wednesday through Sunday.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. Preliminary projections of up to 1 foot of total
rainfall over parts of the area is not out of the question.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of locally heavy rainfall over several days
will result in extreme forecast amounts of up to 1 foot of
rain that will cause the risk of flash flooding and flooding
to rise markedly.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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Benton City Hall Temporarily Closed, Services Available in Other Locations

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City Hall closed in Benton
Waylin Walls Parker

BENTON, Ill. -- The Benton City Hall is temporarily closed and services are accessible at other locations in the city.

A sign on the city hall building in Benton states their building is closed, effective as of August 19. The sign also states their departments can be visited at other locations.

The city hall sign states if anyone needs services including water, city clerk, city treasurer, zoning and codes department, they may call 618-439-6131. 

Another sign on the building was posted with where you are able to physically visit each department as well. The list is below...

  • Water Department - (New Service Only). Sign up at the Benton Municipal Airport.
  • Water Department - Bill Pay - Bills can be paid in person at US Bank, Legence Bank and Heartland Office Supply. You can pay online through the Paystar link on the . Bills can be mailed to P.O. Box 640, Benton, IL, 62812. Bills may be dropped off at the city hall in the drop box located at 1403 South Main on the southwest corner of the building. (Phone extensions #400/401)
  • Code Enforcement Officer - Located at the Benton Municipal Airport. (Phone extension #407)
  • Mayor - Located in the basement of the Campbell Building, Courtroom A. (Phone extension #449)
  • City Clerk - Located in the basement of the Campbell Building, Courtroom A. (Phone extension #402)
  • City Treasurer - Located in the basement of the Campbell Building, Courtroom A. (Phone extension #403)
  • Zoning Administrator/Economic Development Director - Located in the basement of the Campbell Building, Courtroom A. (Phone extension #406)

The sign stated they apologize for any inconvenience at this time.

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