Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued August 17 at 7:45PM CDT until August 18 at 1:37PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Mackinaw River near Congerville affecting Tazewell, McLean and
Woodford Counties.

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Mackinaw River near Congerville.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:45 PM CDT Monday was 14.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 3.5 feet Monday,
August 24.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
1358th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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