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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Williamson and Franklin
Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

.Moderate flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At both
Plumfield and Murphysboro, the river will continue to fall slowly
through next week.

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 NOW 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 Saturday the stage was 27.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CDT Saturday was 27.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 21.4 feet
Saturday, April 19.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

Pedestrian taken to St. Louis hospital after hit by car

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Ambulance, crash, emergency

BULTER COUNTY, Mo. -- A female pedestrian has been hospitalized after reportedly getting hit by a car. 

According to online traffic crash reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Peggy S. Ledford, 49, of Poplar Bluff, was hit by a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Chloe N. Rainbolt, 18, of Doniphan, MO. 

The report indicates the incident occurred on Friday night around 9:35 along Business 67 half a mile south of Poplar Bluff. The information states that Rainbolt hit Ledford and drove from the scene. 

Ledford was reportedly taken to a St.-Louis-University-operated hospital by a medical flight. Her injuries have been described as "serious."

Stay tuned for updates. 

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