…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois…
Big Muddy River near Plumfield and near Murphysboro
.Moderate flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river has crested and is starting a slow fall. At
Murphysboro, the river has crested and started a slow fall.
For the Big Muddy River…including Plumfield, Murphysboro…
Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 34.0 feet, Areas around S 3rd & 4th Streets begin to
flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 34.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall to 25.0 feet Friday,
April 18.
– Flood stage is 22.0 feet.