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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Friday September 27th, 2019 :: 01:42 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 07:30PM

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Livingston County in central Illinois... South central La Salle County in north central Illinois...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 134 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy thunderstorms occurring in the warned area. One to two inches of rain has fallen across portions of the area with heavy rain continuing.

* Some locations that may experience flooding include... Pontiac, Flanagan, Odell, Cornell, Saunemin, Long Point and Dana.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LA SALLE, IL ... LIVINGSTON, IL

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots.

Address/Location
Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
844 W Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-844-0911

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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