…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT…
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Flood Watch for portions of central Illinois and west central
Illinois, including the following areas, in central Illinois,
Logan, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Menard, Peoria, Sangamon,
Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford. In west central Illinois, Cass,
Fulton, Knox, Morgan, Schuyler, and Scott.
* Through late tonight
* Rainfall in excess of one inch has already fallen across parts
of the Illinois River Valley. Steady moderate to occasionally
heavy rain will fall for much of today and into this evening.
This will result in 1 to 3 inches of additional rainfall across
the watch area.
* Moderate to heavy rainfall will result in flooding of low lying
or poor drainage areas, including flooding on smaller creeks and
streams. Some rises on larger streams and rivers will also be
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.
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.
