…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT…<\/p>\n
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
\npossible.<\/p>\n
* WHERE…Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
\ncentral Illinois, including the following counties, in central
\nIllinois, Christian, De Witt, Logan, Macon, Marshall, Mason,
\nMcLean, Menard, Peoria, Piatt, Sangamon, Shelby, Stark, Tazewell
\nand Woodford. In east central Illinois, Champaign, Clark, Coles,
\nCumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie and Vermilion. In southeast
\nIllinois, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence and
\nRichland. In west central Illinois, Cass, Fulton, Knox, Morgan,
\nSchuyler and Scott.<\/p>\n
* WHEN…Through late tonight.<\/p>\n
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
\ncreeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.<\/p>\n
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
\n– Some thunderstorms will produce rain rates of 2+ inches per
\nhour.
\n– http:\/\/www.weather.gov\/safety\/flood<\/p>\n
PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…<\/p>\n
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
\nWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
\nto take action should flooding develop.<\/p>\n
&&<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a<\/p>\n
* Flash Flood Warning for…
\nCentral Sangamon County in central Illinois…
\nSoutheastern Morgan County in west central Illinois…<\/p>\n
* Until 130 PM CDT.<\/p>\n
* At 1019 AM CDT, broadcast media reported roads flooding with
\nstanding water from thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the
\nwarned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The
\nexpected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding
\nis ongoing or expected to begin shortly.<\/p>\n
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.<\/p>\n
SOURCE…Broadcast media reported.<\/p>\n
IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
\nareas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
\nother poor drainage and low-lying areas.<\/p>\n
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
\nSpringfield, Chatham, Auburn, Sherman, Rochester, Riverton,
\nWilliamsville, Waverly, Divernon, Loami, Abraham Lincoln Capital
\nAirport, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Jerome, Southern View, Leland
\nGrove, Grandview, Spaulding, Thayer, Clear Lake and Curran.<\/p>\n
PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…<\/p>\n
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
\ndeaths occur in vehicles.<\/p>\n
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.<\/p>\n
&&<\/p>\n
FLASH FLOOD…OBSERVED;
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