Flood Warning, Flash Flood Warning
Expires 5:30 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Statement as of 11:34 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mississippi River at Grafton
* until further notice.
* At 11:00 PM Monday the stage was 22.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast... the river will continue rising to near 22.6 feet by
Tuesday morning then begin falling.
* Impact... at 22.5 feet... east end of Main Street in Portage Des Sioux
begins flooding near this height.
Lat... Lon 3881 9057 3888 9057 3899 9046 3895 9028 3882 9048
1022 PM CDT Mon may 20 2013
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Jersey County in southwest Illinois...
Macoupin County in southwest Illinois...
northwestern Madison County in southwest Illinois...
* until 430 am CDT Tuesday
* at 1020 PM CDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
slow moving thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall across the
warned area. Radar estimates rains of 1 to 3 inches across the
area over the last several hours... .and additional moderate to
heavy rain can be expected through 11 PM.
* Runoff from this excessive rainfall will cause flash flooding to
occur. Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Alton... Bethalto... Carlinville... Gillespie... Godfrey...
Jerseyville... Staunton... Virden... Wood River... Benld... Brighton...
Bunker Hill... Dorsey... Elsah... Girard... Grafton... Hartford...
Kemper... Mount Olive... Palmyra... Prairietown... Roxana... Shipman...
Wilsonville and Worden.
A storm spotter 1 mile south of Medora reported 2.4 inches so far
this evening.
This warning also includes...
Interstate 55 in Illinois from Exit 41 to Exit 44.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warning area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property. Do not attempt to cross
swiftly flowing waters or waters of unknown depth by foot or by
automobile.
Lat... Lon 3952 8970 3900 8971 3881 9011 3885 9011
3891 9022 3897 9042 3897 9048 3895 9052
3899 9057 3911 9061 3918 9058 3918 9051
3916 9050 3918 9049 3918 9031 3922 9031
3923 9020 3925 9020 3926 9015 3952 9015
Truett
856 PM CDT Mon may 20 2013
The Flood Warning continues for
the Illinois River at Hardin.
* At 8:30 PM Monday the stage was 28.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast... the river will fall to near 28.5 feet by Wednesday morning.
Lat... Lon 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054 3903 9062
fld latest 7am forecast
location stg obs stg 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25
Illinois River
La Grange ld T 23.0 23.79 23.6 23.5 23.5 23.3 23.0
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 7:40 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
... Safety rules for tornadoes...
A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service.
In the interest of public safety... the following safety rules are
provided. Public and commercial broadcast stations serving the
affected area are asked to broadcast these safety messages
frequently while the watch is in effect.
The key to tornado survival is to be prepared and take immediate
action when a warning is issued or when you feel threatened.
Remember... the actions you take during a tornado event may save
your life and the lives of those you are responsible for.
A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for the
development of severe thunderstorms which can produce tornadoes
in and close to the watch area. If you are in the watch area...
keep informed of the latest weather information. These storms
can develop rapidly so there may be occasions when advance
warning is not possible.
A Tornado Warning means a tornado has been spotted or indicated
by radar... and you should take immediate action to protect
yourself and those around you.
Follow these safety rules to keep yourself safe:
(1) Mobile homes provide absolutely no protection from high
winds. If you live in a Mobile home... plan your escape to a
nearby sturdy building that will give you proper shelter. At
the first sign of an approaching storm go immediately to this
building.
(2) in homes... apartment complexes... or other small buildings...
go to the basement or to a small all-interior room on the lowest
floor like a Hall or bathroom closet. Use heavy furniture for
shelter or cover yourself with a mattress or blanket.
(3) in schools... hospitals... factories... or shopping centers...
go to designated shelter areas. Interior Halls on the lowest
levels are usually the best. Stay away from gymnasiums or
auditoriums. Avoid all outside walls and windows.
(4) never try to outrun a tornado in a vehicle. Traffic and the
layout of roads may block your escape. You should abandon cars
and trucks if a tornado approaches... and take shelter in a nearby
building.
(5) if caught in the open with no shelter nearby... find a
ditch... culvert or other low area and lay down flat. Cover your
head with your hands for protection.
