Minonk, IL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Areas of flooding caused by excessive rainfall.

* WHERE...Along and north of the I-74 corridor, including the
following counties, in central Illinois, Marshall, McLean, Peoria,
Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. In east central Illinois, Champaign
and Vermilion. In west central Illinois, Knox.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, and streams. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban
areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall of 2 to 3 inches has occurred over a large area
since Wednesday morning. As thunderstorms develop in northern
Illinois and sink southward overnight, another 1 to 2 inches
of rain is possible, with local amounts of 3 to 4 inches.
With the ground already saturated, heavy rain will run off
quicker, causing areas of flooding.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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