... Flood Watch in effect through late Monday night...
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Flood Watch 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
beginning today. The potential for heavy rain will continue
through Monday into 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.