Sycamore, IL Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Sycamore.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 17 at 11:47PM CDT until June 18 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

At 1146 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lawrenceville, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near... Lawrenceville and Lawrenceville Vincennes Airport around 1150 PM CDT. Russellville around 1155 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Birds and Pinkstaff.

Tornado Watch issued June 17 at 11:40PM CDT until June 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

TORNADO WATCH 342, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CLARK CUMBERLAND IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS CLAY CRAWFORD EFFINGHAM JASPER LAWRENCE RICHLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF EFFINGHAM, FLORA, GREENUP, LAWRENCEVILLE, MARSHALL, NEWTON, OLNEY, AND ROBINSON.

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 11:32PM CDT until June 20 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau. .Recent heavy rainfall in northern portions of the river basin continues to cause rises on the Mississippi River. At Cape Girardeau, the river will rise above flood stage tonight, and crest a half foot above flood stage early Friday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs. The Mississippi River backs into several creeks producing flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 31.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 32.5 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 10:12PM CDT until June 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, La Salle and Putnam Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until Wednesday, June 24. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of near 22.5 feet Friday evening, then begin a slow fall. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 10:07PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River at Chester. Illinois River at Valley City. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Hardin. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage. Lowland flooding of unprotected agricultural land begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 25.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 25.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 25.5 feet early Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 10:07PM CDT until June 21 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River at Chester. Illinois River at Valley City. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Hardin. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Chester. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Unleveed islands near Chester and the prison farm floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 28.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 10:07PM CDT until June 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River at Chester. Illinois River at Valley City. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Hardin. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.8 feet, Unprotected farm land begins to flood * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 21.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 16.1 feet Wednesday, June 24. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 10:07PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River at Chester. Illinois River at Valley City. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Hardin. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 15.4 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Flood Advisory issued June 17 at 10:02PM CDT until June 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and east central Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Macon. In east central Illinois, Moultrie. * WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1001 PM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Decatur, Mount Zion, Forsyth, Harristown, Long Creek, Warrensburg, Lovington, Dalton City, Decatur Airport, Oakley, Hervey City, Lake City, Elwin and Cadwell. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 9:55PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Marshall and Putnam Counties. Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Peoria and Woodford Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Brown and Cass Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Peoria. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 19.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.9 feet early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 17 at 9:55PM CDT until June 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 9:55PM CDT until June 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Marshall and Putnam Counties. Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Peoria and Woodford Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Brown and Cass Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Henry. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Water begins to affect the marina in Henry along with minor flooding of land adjacent to the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday afternoon to a crest of 23.3 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 9:55PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Marshall and Putnam Counties. Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Peoria and Woodford Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Brown and Cass Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Access road to Anderson Lake north campground closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 9:55PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Marshall and Putnam Counties. Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Peoria and Woodford Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Brown and Cass Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor 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 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Tornado Watch issued June 17 at 9:13PM CDT until June 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 347 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT /5 AM EDT/ THURSDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS EDWARDS IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HAMILTON WABASH WAYNE WHITE IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA POSEY IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA GIBSON PIKE SPENCER VANDERBURGH WARRICK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBION, BOONVILLE, CARMI, EVANSVILLE, FAIRFIELD, FORT BRANCH, GRAYVILLE, MCLEANSBORO, MOUNT CARMEL, PETERSBURG, POSEYVILLE, ROCKPORT, AND WEST SALEM.

Hydrologic Outlook issued June 17 at 9:04PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

ESFILX This hydrologic outlook includes the following river in Illinois: Spoon River... The following river information is based on future predicted rainfall. The exact amount, intensity, timing, and location of the rain that will occur is still uncertain. These outlook stages are provided to show what may be expected if the forecast precipitation occurs. Once there is more certainty about the river forecasts, a flood warning or statement will be issued if the threat materializes.

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:56PM CDT until June 21 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Sangamon River at Monticello affecting Piatt County. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sangamon River at Monticello. * WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural areas begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 13.8 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:28PM CDT until June 20 at 10:39AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... La Moine River at Colmar affecting Hancock and McDonough Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...La Moine River at Colmar. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Water affects lower roads around Birmingham. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.4 feet and rising rapidly. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 21.6 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:06PM CDT until June 18 at 10:36PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County. For the Thorn Creek...including Thornton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Glenwood Thornton Road threatened north of Glenwood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 12 feet just after midnight tonight, then begin a slow fall. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:03PM CDT until June 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Cook and Lake IN Counties. For the Little Calumet River...including Munster (Hohman Avenue)... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Calumet River from IN-912 in Hammond downstream to confluence with Thorn Creek in South Holland, including the Munster (Hohman Avenue) gauge. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Most areas outside of the levee-protected area are inundated in Hammond and Munster. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest of near 14 feet after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued June 17 at 7:02PM CDT until June 18 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...Rivers to remain near bankfull and may result in localized flooding near streams and rivers. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following county, Cook and northwest Indiana, including the following county, Lake IN. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise to near bankfull. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 659 PM CDT, Gauges report rising streams and rivers due to earlier heavy rainfall. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hammond, Gary, Tinley Park, Calumet City, Portage, Merrillville, Chicago Heights, East Chicago, Schererville, Hobart, Lansing, Oak Forest, Harvey, Highland, Munster, Dolton, Park Forest, Homewood, Matteson and Frankfort. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood