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Village of Beecher
Tuesday January 16th, 2024 :: 12:18 p.m. CST

Advisory

Flash Flood Watch until 12:00PM Monday

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by the sudden shifting or break up of an ice jam is possible.

* WHERE...The lower Kankakee River from near I-55 downstream to the confluence with the Illinois River, including portions of Grundy and Will counties.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous ice flows or shifting of ice may damage structures along the shore. Additional roads and streets may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A significant ice jam is located from near Phelan Acres upstream to near I-55. The ice jam is holding back a significant amount of water. Sudden shifting or breaking of ice may occur at any time over the next several days, which could cause new flooding with limited advanced notice. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: GRUNDY ... SOUTHERN WILL

Instructions:

A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along the Kankakee River should be prepared to take action should additional flooding develop.

Address/Location
Village of Beecher
625 Dixie Hwy
Beecher, IL 60401

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 708-946-2261

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Watch

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