ALEXANDER, IL; Jackson, IL; Union, IL; Cape Gir… — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois...
Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau.
.Recent heavy rainfall in northern portions of the river basin continues to cause rises on the Mississippi River. At Cape Girardeau, the river will rise to and crest at flood stage Friday morning, and fall below flood stage Friday afternoon.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACT
Flooding in Alexander, IL; Jackson, IL; Union, IL; Cape Girardeau, MO; Perry, MO; Scott, MO 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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