The Flood Warning continues for the Illinois River at Valley City * until further notice... or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:00 PM Sunday the stage was 15.8 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast... the river will begin to slowly rise with the onset of additional precipitation over the next 48 hours and crest near 17.3 feet by Thursday morning.
757 PM CST sun Nov 15 2009
The Flood Warning continues for the Illinois River at Meredosia * until further notice... or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:15 PM Sunday the stage was 435.5 feet. * Flood stage is 432.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast... the river will begin to slowly rise with the onset of additional precipitation over the next 48 hours and crest near 436.2 feet by Thursday morning.
Areal Flood Watch
Statement as of 3:59 PM CST on November 15, 2009
... Flood Watch remains in effect through late Monday night...
The Flood Watch continues for
* portions of Illinois and Missouri... including the following counties... in Illinois... Adams IL... Brown IL... Calhoun IL... Greene IL... Jersey IL... Macoupin IL and Pike IL. In Missouri... Knox... Lewis... Lincoln... Marion... Pike... Ralls and Shelby.
* Through late Monday night
* periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will affect the region tonight... and continue through Monday night as an upper level storm system moves into the Mississippi Valley.
* Expect gradual rises up to and exceeding flood stage on area streams and rivers through the period. Localized heavy rain could cause smaller streams and creeks to respond more rapidly than larger rivers.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Flood Watch means that flooding is possible but not imminent in the watch area. People in the watch area are urged to check on preparedness requirements... especially if you have interests along area rivers. Stay informed... and be ready for action if flooding is observed or if a Flood Warning is issued.