MACON, IL; Moultrie, IL — * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Macon. In east central Illinois, Moultrie.
* WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1001 PM CDT, emergency management reported heav
Flooding in Macon, IL; Moultrie, 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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