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EXPIRED3/24/2023 11:54:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: FutureSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Possible
3/24/2023 11:54:00 AM until 3/25/2023 6:00:00 AM
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 48 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 48 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/Chicago and
water.weather.gov
The next statement is expected by late tonight.
The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...
Iroquois River at Iroquois affecting Newton and Iroquois Counties.
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Iroquois River from Near US-41 downstream to confluence
with Sugar Creek at Watseka, including the Iroquois gauge.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Agricultural areas near the river begin to
flood.
At 21.5 feet, County Road 1950N threatened north of Watseka.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached by Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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