HANCOCK, IL; McDonough, IL — ...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
La Moine River at Colmar affecting Hancock and McDonough Counties.
.Heavy rainfall on the La Moine River basin may produce flooding on portions of the river.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...La Moine River at Colmar.
* WHEN...From Monday morning to early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Water affects lower roads around Birmingham.
* ADDITIONAL
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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