…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois…
Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.
Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.
.Very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 to 9 inches fell across the
Big Muddy River basin over the past week. This will keep river levels
elevated over at least the next week. Major flooding is forecast
to develop at Murphysboro this week with moderate flooding at
Plumfield. Crests are expected on Wednesday at both locations.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 36.0 feet, Damage begins to property near Shoemaker
Drive in Murphysboro. Evacuations may be needed to parts of a
mobile home park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 32.6 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.5
feet Wednesday morning.
– Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood