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Flood Warning

Issued at Sat 9:10 PM May. 9
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 20.3 feet, Township roads downstream in Covington begin flooding near this height.
Additional Details: - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.2 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Saturday was 20.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 20.2 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.

Recommended Action

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

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