HANCOCK, IL; McDonough, IL — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...
La Moine River at Colmar affecting Hancock and McDonough Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...La Moine River at Colmar.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water affects the lowest portions of Lambert Road and affects Lamar Road approximately 100 feet north of the intersection with County Road 26.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Thur
Flooding in Hancock, IL; McDonough, IL can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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