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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Monday August 7th, 2023 :: 04:12 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Advisory until 09:00AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central Illinois and east central Illinois, including the following areas, in central Illinois, Livingston. In east central Illinois, Ford and Iroquois.

* WHEN...Until 900 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Slow moving or standing water may occur in flat areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 408 AM CDT, doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen since midnight. This rainfall is occurring over the same locations that experienced 3 to 6 inches of rain on Saturday. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pontiac, Fairbury, Gilman, Milford, Chatsworth, Onarga, Forrest, Cissna Park, Piper City, Buckley, Cullom, Saunemin, Crescent City, Danforth, Roberts, Woodland, Wellington, Thawville and Claytonville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: FORD, IL ... IROQUOIS, IL ... LIVINGSTON, IL

Instructions:

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Address/Location
Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
844 W Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-844-0911

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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