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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Friday August 16th, 2024 :: 02:19 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Advisory until 05:30AM

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

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

* WHEN...Until 530 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 216 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Local media reported water covering an intersection in Gibson City. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Paxton, Gibson City, Buckley, Melvin, Loda, Roberts, Elliott, Sibley, Thawville, Strawn and Clarence. - 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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