…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois…
Big Muddy River near Plumfield and near Murphysboro
.Moderate to major flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river is now forecast to crest in moderate flood
stage near 28.5 feet Friday morning. At Murphysboro, the river is
cresting currently cresting in major flood stage near 36.4 feet.
For the Big Muddy River…including Plumfield, Murphysboro…
Moderate to Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5
feet Friday morning.
– Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
28.6 feet on 05/02/2017.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood