Archive for April, 2011
Iroquois Flood Waters Back Off, Caution Advised — Sat 4/30/11
** Flood Update: Saturday 4/30/11 11:10 am ** Iroquois County flood waters are backing off, but motorists are still advised to obey barricades and “Road Closed” signs. ” The Flood Warning on the Iroquois River continues. The Sugar Creek Warning at Milford has been cancelled. * City of Watseka Public Works Director Marvin DeLahr [...]
RELIEF: Iroquois Flood Waters Slowing Considerably; 6:20 pm Friday 4/29/11
UPDATE: The rising Iroquois River flood waters in Watseka have slowed considerably…recent Friday evening readings show the river rising just another 3 inches in the next 12 hours. Sugar Creek in Watseka has dropped 1 inch per hour since about 4 pm Friday. Watseka Public Works Director Marvin DeLahr monitors the river and creek levels. [...]
IROQUOIS: Road Closings Friday 4/29/11
Motorists are urged to obey “Road Closed” signs and barricades now in place due to flooding. Both Sugar Creek and the Iroquois River at Watseka measured overnight rises of 8.5 inches. Iroquois County Road Closings > Friday, April 29. 2011 County– 1950 N (Radio Station Road) …. City of Watseka- Sheridan… between 3rd and 4th [...]
IROQUOIS: Latest Flood Report: Friday, Apr 29
Flood Warning Statement as of 5:40 AM April 29, 2011 The Flood Warning continues for the Iroquois river at Iroquois. At 330 am today (Friday) the stage was 21.7 feet. Flood stage is 18.0 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast…the river will continue rising to near 22.7 feet by [...]
Thursday evening Flood Update: 4/28/11
FORECAST > A little relief from the rain Friday and Saturday. Sunny Friday, high near 66. Sunshine Saturday, high near 72. Rain returns Saturday night, 70% chance. …Barricades were placed at 5th and Elm Streets in Watseka Thursday evening–water on roadway. Water reached Radio Station Road Thursday evening, still passable. At Milford, River-watchers reported water [...]