Alert archive / Illinois / Flash Flood Watches in 2021
Flash Flood Watch 6, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this flash flood watch at Oct 23, 2021, 12:50 PM CDT for 19 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Oct 24, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 44 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 23, 2021, 12:50 PM CDT (17:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 24, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 25, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 44 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Cass County, IL, Champaign County, IL, DeWitt County, IL, Douglas County, IL, Fulton County, IL, Knox County, IL, Logan County, IL, Marshall County, IL, Mason County, IL, McLean County, IL, Menard County, IL, Peoria County, IL, Piatt County, IL, Sangamon County, IL, Schuyler County, IL, Stark County, IL, Tazewell County, IL, Vermilion County, IL, Woodford County, IL
The radar
The Lincoln radar (KILX), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 70 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1304 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 80 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 118 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 290 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
755 WGUS63 KILX 231750 FFAILX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Lincoln IL 1250 PM CDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ILZ027>031-036>038-040>048-055-240200- /O.NEW.KILX.FF.A.0006.211024T0600Z-211025T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler- Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Douglas- Including the cities of Beardstown, Lincoln, Rushville, Clinton, Normal, Champaign, Peoria, Urbana, Monticello, Toulon, Canton, Tuscola, Havana, Pekin, Petersburg, Danville, Bloomington, Eureka, Galesburg, and Lacon 1250 PM CDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for portions of central Illinois, east central Illinois and west central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, De Witt, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Menard, Peoria, Piatt, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. In east central Illinois, Champaign, Douglas and Vermilion. In west central Illinois, Cass, Fulton, Knox and Schuyler. * From late tonight through Monday morning. * Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected, with rain moving in from the south early Sunday morning, continuing through the day and well into the evening on Sunday. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with localized amounts of 4-5 inches or more possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ AAT
8 follow-up statements
715 WGUS63 KILX 240215 FFAILX Flood Watch National Weather Service Lincoln IL 915 PM CDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ILZ027>031-036>038-040>048-055-241015- /O.CON.KILX.FF.A.0006.211024T0600Z-211025T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler- Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Douglas- Including the cities of Beardstown, Lincoln, Rushville, Clinton, Normal, Champaign, Peoria, Urbana, Monticello, Toulon, Canton, Tuscola, Havana, Pekin, Petersburg, Danville, Bloomington, Eureka, Galesburg, and Lacon 915 PM CDT Sat Oct 23 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central Illinois, east central Illinois and west central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, De Witt, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Menard, Peoria, Piatt, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. In east central Illinois, Champaign, Douglas and Vermilion. In west central Illinois, Cass, Fulton, Knox and Schuyler. * From 1 AM CDT Sunday through Monday morning. * Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected, with rain moving in from the south early Sunday morning, continuing through the day and well into the evening on Sunday. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with localized amounts of 4-5 inches or more possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ 37
221 WGUS63 KILX 240742 FFAILX Flood Watch National Weather Service Lincoln IL 242 AM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ILZ027>031-036>038-040>048-055-242130- /O.CON.KILX.FF.A.0006.000000T0000Z-211025T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler- Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Douglas- Including the cities of Beardstown, Lincoln, Rushville, Clinton, Normal, Champaign, Peoria, Urbana, Monticello, Toulon, Canton, Tuscola, Havana, Pekin, Petersburg, Danville, Bloomington, Eureka, Galesburg, and Lacon 242 AM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central Illinois, east central Illinois and west central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, De Witt, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Menard, Peoria, Piatt, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. In east central Illinois, Champaign, Douglas and Vermilion. In west central Illinois, Cass, Fulton, Knox and Schuyler. * Through Monday morning. * Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected, with rain moving in from the south early this morning, continuing through the day and well into the evening. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected across central Illinois, with localized amounts of 5-7 inches possible along and north of I-72. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ MJA
738 WGUS63 KILX 241115 FFAILX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Lincoln IL 615 AM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ILZ049>051-053-242130- /O.NEW.KILX.FA.A.0001.211024T1115Z-211025T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Macon- Including the cities of Springfield, Jacksonville, Winchester, and Decatur 615 AM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of central Illinois and west central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Macon and Sangamon. In west central Illinois, Morgan and Scott. * Through Monday morning. * Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected, with rain moving in from the south early this morning, continuing through the day and well into the evening. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected across central Illinois, with localized amounts of 5-7 inches possible along and north of I-72. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ ILZ027>031-036>038-040>048-055-242130- /O.CON.KILX.FF.A.0006.000000T0000Z-211025T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler- Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Douglas- Including the cities of Beardstown, Lincoln, Rushville, Clinton, Normal, Champaign, Peoria, Urbana, Monticello, Toulon, Canton, Tuscola, Havana, Pekin, Petersburg, Danville, Bloomington, Eureka, Galesburg, and Lacon 615 AM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central Illinois, east central Illinois and west central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, De Witt, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Menard, Peoria, Piatt, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. In east central Illinois, Champaign, Douglas and Vermilion. In west central Illinois, Cass, Fulton, Knox and Schuyler. * Through Monday morning. * Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected, with rain moving in from the south early this morning, continuing through the day and well into the evening. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected across central Illinois, with localized amounts of 5-7 inches possible in between I-72 and I-80. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ MJA
008 WGUS63 KILX 241713 FFAILX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Lincoln IL 1213 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ILZ051-250115- /O.CAN.KILX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-211025T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KILX.FF.A.0006.000000T0000Z-211025T1700Z/ /00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Sangamon- Including the cities of Springfield 1213 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Lincoln has expanded the * Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of central Illinois, including the following area, Sangamon. * Through Monday morning. At 1213 PM CDT, Dam operators reported the Spaulding Dam on Sugar Creek may experience a significant floodgate release during the watch period. The release of water will cause rapid rises on Sugar Creek, downstream of the dam. Rapid flooding of low lying areas along the creek may result. The rest of Sangamon County remains under the Flash Flood Watch due to expectations of heavy rain over the next 48 hours. This Flash Flood Watch replaces the previous Flood Watch in effect for Sangamon county. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && The Flood Watch for a portion of central Illinois, including the following area, Sangamon has been cancelled. $$ ILZ027>031-036>038-040>048-055-250115- /O.CON.KILX.FF.A.0006.000000T0000Z-211025T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler- Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Douglas- Including the cities of Beardstown, Lincoln, Rushville, Clinton, Normal, Champaign, Peoria, Urbana, Monticello, Toulon, Canton, Tuscola, Havana, Pekin, Petersburg, Danville, Bloomington, Eureka, Galesburg, and Lacon 1213 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central Illinois, east central Illinois and west central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, De Witt, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Menard, Peoria, Piatt, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. In east central Illinois, Champaign, Douglas and Vermilion. In west central Illinois, Cass, Fulton, Knox and Schuyler. * Through Monday morning. * Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected, with rain moving in from the south early this morning, continuing through the day and well into the evening. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected across central Illinois, with localized amounts of 5-7 inches possible in between I-72 and I-80. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ ILZ049-050-053-250115- /O.CON.KILX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-211025T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Scott-Morgan-Macon- Including the cities of Jacksonville, Winchester, and Decatur 1213 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central Illinois and west central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Macon. In west central Illinois, Morgan and Scott. * Through Monday morning. * Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected, with rain moving in from the south early this morning, continuing through the day and well into the evening. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected across central Illinois, with localized amounts of 5-7 inches possible along and north of I-72. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ Shimon
657 WGUS63 KILX 242130 FFAILX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Lincoln IL 430 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ILZ055-242230- /O.CAN.KILX.FF.A.0006.000000T0000Z-211025T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Douglas- Including the city of Tuscola 430 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of east central Illinois has been cancelled. $$ ILZ051-250900- /O.EXA.KILX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-211025T1200Z/ /O.CON.KILX.FF.A.0006.000000T0000Z-211025T1700Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Sangamon- Including the city of Springfield 430 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Lincoln has expanded the * Flood Watch to include a portion of central Illinois, including the following area, Sangamon. * Through Monday morning * Moderate to heavy rainfall will occur late this afternoon and evening. Storm total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is expected, with localized amounts of 4 to 5 inches possible along and north of I-72. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && The Flash Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central Illinois, including the following area, Sangamon. * Through Monday morning At 1213 PM CDT, Dam operators reported the Spaulding Dam on Sugar Creek may experience a significant floodgate release during the watch period. The release of water will cause rapid rises on Sugar Creek, downstream of the dam. Rapid flooding of low lying areas along the creek may result. The rest of Sangamon County remains under the Flash Flood Watch due to expectations of heavy rain over the next 12 hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && The Flood Watch for a portion of central Illinois, including the following area, Sangamon has been cancelled. $$ ILZ027>031-036>038-040>048-250900- /O.CON.KILX.FF.A.0006.000000T0000Z-211025T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean- Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass- Menard- Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka, Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, Clinton, Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Beardstown, and Petersburg 430 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central Illinois, east central Illinois, and west central Illinois, including the following areas, in central Illinois, De Witt, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Menard, Peoria, Piatt, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford. In east central Illinois, Champaign and Vermilion. In west central Illinois, Cass, Fulton, Knox, and Schuyler. * Through Monday morning * Moderate to heavy rainfall will occur late this afternoon and evening. Storm total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is expected, with localized amounts of 4 to 5 inches possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ ILZ049-050-053-250900- /O.CON.KILX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-211025T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Scott-Morgan-Macon- Including the cities of Winchester, Jacksonville, and Decatur 430 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central Illinois and west central Illinois, including the following areas, in central Illinois, Macon. In west central Illinois, Morgan and Scott. * Through Monday morning * Moderate to heavy rainfall will occur late this afternoon and evening. Storm total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is expected, with localized amounts of 5-7 inches possible across western Morgan County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$
231 WGUS63 KILX 250743 FFAILX Flood Watch National Weather Service Lincoln IL 243 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ILZ027>031-036>038-040>048-250845- /O.CAN.KILX.FF.A.0006.000000T0000Z-211025T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler- Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard- Including the cities of Beardstown, Lincoln, Rushville, Clinton, Normal, Champaign, Peoria, Urbana, Monticello, Toulon, Canton, Havana, Pekin, Petersburg, Danville, Bloomington, Eureka, Galesburg, and Lacon 243 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch for portions of central Illinois, east central Illinois and west central Illinois, including the following areas, in central Illinois, De Witt, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Menard, Peoria, Piatt, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. In east central Illinois, Champaign and Vermilion. In west central Illinois, Cass, Fulton, Knox and Schuyler has been cancelled. The Flood Watch is cancelled. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. $$ ILZ051-251700- /O.CAN.KILX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-211025T1200Z/ /O.CON.KILX.FF.A.0006.000000T0000Z-211025T1700Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Sangamon- Including the cities of Springfield 243 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central Illinois, including the following area, Sangamon. * Until Noon CDT today. * Dam operators reported the Spaulding Dam on Sugar Creek may open floodgates during this watch period. * The release of water could cause rises on Sugar Creek, downstream of the dam. Flooding of low lying areas along the creek may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && The Flood Watch for a portion of central Illinois, including the following area, Sangamon has been cancelled. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. $$ ILZ049-050-053-250845- /O.CAN.KILX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-211025T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Scott-Morgan-Macon- Including the cities of Jacksonville, Winchester, and Decatur 243 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flood Watch for portions of central Illinois and west central Illinois, including the following areas, in central Illinois, Macon. In west central Illinois, Morgan and Scott has been cancelled. The Flood Watch is cancelled. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. $$ MJA
114 WGUS63 KILX 251618 FFAILX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Lincoln IL 1118 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ILZ051-252100- /O.EXT.KILX.FF.A.0006.000000T0000Z-211025T2100Z/ /00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Sangamon- Including the cities of Springfield 1118 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for * A portion of central Illinois, including the following area, Sangamon. * Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * At 1118 AM CDT, dam operators reported the Spaulding Dam on the Sugar Creek will continue releasing additional water during the watch period. * This release of water will maintain elevated levels on Sugar Creek, downstream of the dam. Rapid flooding of low lying areas along the creek will result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ 07
791 WGUS63 KILX 251944 FFAILX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Lincoln IL 244 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ILZ051-260200- /O.EXT.KILX.FF.A.0006.000000T0000Z-211026T0200Z/ /00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Sangamon- Including the cities of Springfield 244 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for * A portion of central Illinois, including the following area, Sangamon. * Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * At 244 PM CDT, dam operators reported the Spaulding Dam on the Sugar Creek will continue releasing additional water during the watch period. * This release of water will maintain elevated levels on Sugar Creek, downstream of the dam. Rapid flooding of low lying areas along the creek may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dam safety experts with state and local emergency services are monitoring the dam and will issue a public statement as conditions warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow the advice of public safety officials. && $$ 07
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.