Flood Warning for Hancock, IL; McDonough, IL
What: Minor flooding is occurring. Impacts: At 22.5 feet, Water affects lower roads around Birmingham. Where: La Moine River at Colmar. When: Until early tomorrow afternoon.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring.
WHERE
La Moine River at Colmar.
WHEN
Until early tomorrow afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 22.5 feet, Water affects lower roads around Birmingham.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 5:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 21.4 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 7.4 feet Sunday evening. Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning at 630 AM CDT.