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Flood Watch
Issued: 8:55 PM Jan. 17, 2020 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * portions of Illinois and Missouri...including the following counties...in Illinois...Bond IL...Calhoun IL...Clinton IL... Fayette IL...Greene IL...Jersey IL...Macoupin IL...Madison IL...Marion IL...Monroe IL...Montgomery IL...Pike IL... Randolph IL...Saint Clair IL and Washington IL. In Missouri... Audrain MO...Boone MO...Callaway MO...Cole MO...Crawford MO... Franklin MO...Gasconade MO...Iron MO...Jefferson MO...Lincoln MO...Madison MO...Moniteau MO...Montgomery MO...Osage MO... Pike MO...Reynolds MO...Saint Charles MO...Saint Francois MO... Saint Louis City MO...Saint Louis MO...Sainte Genevieve MO... Warren MO and Washington MO. * through late tonight * Heavy rainfall from last weekend has resulted in soils remaining saturated and river and lake levels being higher than normal. Another round of rain is ongoing with some areas expected to receive between 1 and 2 inches. Much of the rain will quickly become runoff to contribute to potential flooding issues. * Heavy rainfall will result in flooding of low lying or poor drainage areas...and ultimately dangerous flash flooding on smaller creeks and streams. Significant rises on larger streams and rivers will also be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch is advanced notice that conditions are favorable that may lead to flooding. People in the Watch area, especially in flood prone areas, should use this time to check on preparedness requirements. Stay informed, and be ready for action if flooding is observed or if a Flood Warning is issued. &&
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