Periods of heavy rain in early October caused already elevated river levels on the Pecatonica River to rise to major stage near Shirland.
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Periods of heavy rain in early October caused already elevated river levels on the Pecatonica River to rise to major stage near Shirland.
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1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Major flooding occurred along portions of the Pecatonica River. The river crested at 15.55 feet near Shirland on October 7th. Flood stage near Shirland is 12 feet and major stage is 15.5 feet.
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