McDonough County, IL

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In effect from Sunday 04/19 8:48 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 3:00 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois

La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties.

What

Minor flooding is forecast.

Where

La Moine River at Colmar.

When

Until late tonight.

Impacts

At 20.0 feet, Water affects the lowest portions of Lambert Road and affects Lamar Road approximately 100 feet north of the intersection with County Road 26.

Additional Details

- At 7:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.8 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

What to do

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 300 AM CDT.


Areas impacted

  • Hancock, IL
  • McDonough, IL

Tips to stay safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

In effect from Monday 04/20 12:00 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 9:00 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

What

Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid to upper 20s.

Where

Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa.

When

From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday.

Impacts

Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Areas impacted

  • Buchanan
  • Delaware
  • Dubuque
  • Benton
  • Linn
  • Jones
  • Jackson
  • Iowa
  • Johnson
  • Cedar
  • Clinton
  • Muscatine
  • Scott
  • Keokuk
  • Washington
  • Louisa
  • Jefferson
  • Henry
  • Des Moines
  • Van Buren
  • Lee
  • Jo Daviess
  • Stephenson
  • Carroll
  • Whiteside
  • Rock Island
  • Henry
  • Bureau
  • Putnam
  • Mercer
  • Henderson
  • Warren
  • Hancock
  • McDonough

Tips to stay safe

A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area. 

  • Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
  • Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
  • Drain in-ground sprinkler systems 

From the forecaster

The Week Ahead

Created by the NWS Quad Cities WFO

After an area-wide freeze Sunday night, temperatures will slowly rise through midweek. Calm weather will accompany this warm up before a more active pattern returns towards the end of the week.

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