Flood Warning for Hancock, IL; McDonough, IL
What: Minor flooding is occurring. Impacts: At 20.0 feet, Water affects the lowest portions of Lambert Road and affects Lamar Road approximately 100 feet north of the intersection with County Road 26. Where: La Moine River at Colmar. When: Until late tonight.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring.
WHERE
La Moine River at Colmar.
WHEN
Until late tonight.
IMPACTS
At 20.0 feet, Water affects the lowest portions of Lambert Road and affects Lamar Road approximately 100 feet north of the intersection with County Road 26.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.2 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 6.6 feet Tuesday, June 30. Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 545 AM CDT.