Flood Warning for Hancock, IL; McDonough, IL
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. 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...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
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 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.8 feet and steady. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 21.3 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 6.7 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 430 AM CDT.