First Congregational United Church of Christ, IL Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued July 5 at 9:19PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Cass, Schuyler and Brown Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Sunday was 18.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.8 feet Sunday, July 12. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.

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