Hazardous Weather Outlook for Portuguese Hill, Illinois
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1152 AM CDT Sat May 4 2024
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1152 AM CDT Sat May 4 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois and west
central Illinois.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms will begin to develop early this afternoon,
and move eastward. Some of the storms will be strong to severe, with
damaging winds the primary concern.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Occasional thunderstorms will occur Sunday night through Thursday,
with a risk for severe storms on Tuesday and Wednesday.
River flooding will continue on much of the Illinois River for
several days.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and early evening,
with the most likely time frame between 3 pm and 8 pm.
Expected storm motion is toward the east around 40 mph.
Flood Warning for Portuguese Hill, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
935 AM CDT Sat May 4 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria
Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Brown and
Morgan Counties.
Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton
Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
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935 AM CDT Sat May 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the South
Beardstown Drainage and Levee District.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM CDT Saturday was 19.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.7
feet tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Illinois River
Beardstown 14.0 19.4 Sat 8 am CDT 19.5 19.7 19.7
LAT...LON 4018 9023 4012 9017 4008 9037 3999 9046
3999 9058 4015 9043
Flood Warning for Portuguese Hill, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
921 AM CDT Sat May 4 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at La Grange LD.
Illinois River at Meredosia.
Illinois River at Valley City.
Illinois River at Hardin.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even
higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor
this developing situation and issue follow up statements as
conditions change.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
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921 AM CDT Sat May 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Meredosia.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, City of Meredosia plugs storm sewer
outlets.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM CDT Saturday was 18.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.8
feet Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Fld Observed Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location Stg Stage Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Illinois River
Meredosia 17.0 18.2 18.5 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.6
LAT...LON 3988 9063 3988 9051 3977 9053 3977 9067