…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois…
Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Williamson and Franklin
Counties.
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois…
Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.
.Moderate flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At both
Plumfield and Murphysboro, the river will continue to fall slowly
through next week.
* 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 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 33.7 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CDT Saturday was 34.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall to 23.1 feet
Saturday, April 19.
– Flood stage is 22.0 feet.