Flood Warning for Peoria, IL; Tazewell, IL; Woodford, IL
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 22.7 feet, Flooding begins to low lying areas in Peoria Heights and Peoria's Riverfront Park. 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, Woodford and Peoria Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Brown and Cass Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass 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.
IMPACTS
At 22.7 feet, Flooding begins to low lying areas in Peoria Heights and Peoria's Riverfront Park.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.1 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 20.1 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet Thursday morning. 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.