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River Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:19 AM May. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO EARLY THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Illinois River at Chewey. * WHEN...From this evening to early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, minor flooding occurs from near Fidler's Bend to near Hanging Rock. Road access near the river to residential homes southeast of Chewey Bridge may be compromised. Water begins to impact 630 Road east of the Cherokee/Adair County line. Floating the river is too hazardous due to strong turbulence. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5 feet just after midnight tonight. - Action stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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