Weather Alert in Illinois
Flood Warning issued April 4 at 10:15AM CDT until April 8 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
AREAS AFFECTED: Wayne, IL; White, IL
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River at Carmi affecting Gallatin, Wayne and White Counties. Skillet Fork River at Wayne City affecting Wayne and White Counties. .A couple more rounds of moderate to heavy rain can be expected into the weekend. The rest of the event rainfall has been incorporated into the river forecast. The Skillet Fork and Little Wabash Rivers have started to rise and crests are expected over the next week. Now is the time to prepare for major flooding. * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skillet Fork River at Wayne City. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 20.5 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
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