Flood Warning for Peoria, IL; Tazewell, IL; Woodford, IL
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Where: Illinois River at Peoria. When: Until further notice.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Peoria and Woodford Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Morgan and Brown Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Illinois River at Peoria.
WHEN
Until further notice.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.8 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Sunday was 19.8 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 20.2 feet Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. Flood stage is 18.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.