...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 has crested and is starting a slow fall. At
Murphysboro, the river has crested and started a slow fall.
For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY, APRIL 18...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* WHEN...Until Friday, April 18.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 27.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late
Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
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