Friday, Aug. 23

 

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Flood watch in effect

[AUG. 23, 2002]  A flood watch continues until 4 p.m. Friday for the following counties: Stark, Knox, Marshall, Peoria, Woodford, McLean, Tazewell, Fulton, Vermilion, Mason, Champaign, Logan, Piatt, DeWitt, Schuyler, Menard, Cass, Macon, Sangamon, Edgar, Douglas, Morgan, Christian, Moultrie, Scott, Coles and Shelby.

A large complex of thunderstorms over southern Iowa and the northern half of Illinois, along and north of I-72, will continue to drift east today. Tropical moisture feeding into these thunderstorms ahead of a cold front sinking south into central Illinois today will produce torrential rainfall. Rainfall amounts near the stronger storms may total over 4 inches.

The soil is saturated from recent heavy rains over parts of Illinois north of I-70, with flooding already occurring in some locations. Any additional heavy rainfall will quickly become runoff, which may cause rapid rises in creeks and flood roads.

A flood watch means that conditions are favorable for heavy rain that may lead to flooding of low-lying areas and along rivers and streams. If you are in the watch area, remain informed and be ready to take action if flooding is observed or a warning is issued.

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