WGUS83 KPAH 071631

FLSPAH



Flood Statement

National Weather Service Paducah KY

1131 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025



...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 

Illinois...



  Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.



  Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson 

  Counties.



.Very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 to 9 inches fell across the 

Big Muddy River basin over the past week. This will keep river levels

elevated over at least the next week. Major flooding is forecast 

to develop at Murphysboro this week with moderate flooding at 

Plumfield. Crests are expected on Wednesday at both locations.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 

dangers of flooding.



Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 

cars through flooded areas.



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 

deaths occur in vehicles.



Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.



Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.



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ILC077-081845-

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1131 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025



...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...



* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is 

  forecast.



* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.



* WHEN...Until further notice.



* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Damage begins to property near Shoemaker 

  Drive in Murphysboro. Evacuations may be needed to parts of a 

  mobile home park.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 32.6 feet.

  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.5

    feet Wednesday morning.

  - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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LAT...LON 3777 8946 3784 8915 3778 8915 3773 8935

      3760 8941 3760 8947





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ILC055-199-081845-

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/PLMI2.2.ER.250405T2320Z.250409T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/

1131 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025



...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...



* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 

  forecast. This approaches the flood of record.



* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.



* WHEN...Until further notice.



* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Many surrounding homes begin to flood.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 27.3 feet.

  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.0

    feet early Wednesday afternoon.

  - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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LAT...LON 3801 8901 3801 8895 3789 8898 3778 8915

      3784 8915 3792 8906





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