Full Notification

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the area. This morning the South Fork of the Saline River near Carrier Mills was at 13.8 feet. The Middle Fork of the Saline River near Harrisburg was at 27.7 feet and the Ohio River at Old Shawneetown was at 41.5 feet and predicted to crest near 52.9 feet on March 4th. {this crest estimate is nearing the river levels of 1997}

Some area back roads will begin to be impacted with water covering these roads as the Ohio River continues to rise. And when water levels near and exceed the 50 foot mark, Illinois 1 south of Illinois 13 will begin to be impacted as well.

Makes plans now if you live in a flood prone area, before flood waters are effecting you and your property. Know where to go and prepare to evacuate before flood waters threaten.

Here is the flood watch information:
Additional Heavy Rain Will Lead to Flooding Problems across
Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois, Southwest Indiana and
Western Kentucky through Saturday Night...

.Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will continue across the
region today through Saturday. The final round will be in the form
of a line of showers and thunderstorms along a cold front Saturday
evening. Additional rainfall will average 2 to 4 inches, with
isolated amounts over 5 inches possible. With thoroughly saturated
conditions across the region, this additional heavy rainfall will
result in more significant and widespread flooding problems. In
addition, river flooding will worsen.

Never drive through water covered roads, as the roadway may not be there or the moving water could push your car off the roadway.

Instructions:

Never drive through water covered roadways.