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    ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
    Expires: July 20, 2025 @ 1:00pm
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    You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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    WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
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    WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Hancock, Henderson, Henry IL, McDonough, Mercer, Rock Island and Warren, Iowa, including the following areas, Benton, Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Henry IA, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren and Washington, and northeast Missouri, including the following areas, Clark and Scotland.
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    WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
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    IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
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    ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms are expected across the watch area tonight into Sunday morning. Very high rainfall rates of 2 inches or greater in a short time are possible, which could lead to flash flooding particularly in urban areas. In addition, with the potential for repeated rounds of storms, some locations could receive 2 to 4 inches of rain with locally higher amounts possible. With saturated soils from previous rainfall, these rainfall rates and rainfall amounts will lead to an increased risk for flash flooding.

Friends of the Hennepin Canal Hike on March 17, 2024, in Annawan

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The March Friends of the Hennepin Canal hike is on March 17, 2024, at 1:30 PM, and you do not need to be a member of Friends of the Hennepin Canal to join the hikes.  “The Mink” hike is from Lock 22 to Bridge 23 and is 5.7 miles.  Take Illinois Route 6 or Interstate 80 to Annawan and go north on Highway 78 to the canal.  The parking area is located on the south side of the canal and on the west side of Highway 78.  Friends of the Hennepin Canal invite you to join their hikes, and they ask that you dress weather appropriately. For more information, contact the Friends of the Hennepin Canal at hikes@friends-hennepin-canal.org.

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