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    ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
    Expires: July 20, 2025 @ 1:00pm
    PRECAUTIONARY
    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.
    LOCATIONS
    WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
    INFO1
    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.
    INFO2
    WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
    INFO3
    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.
    INFO4
    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.

Kewanee Fire Truck Struck by a Car while Responding to a Call on Saturday Night

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A Kewanee Fire Truck collided with a car while en route to an ambulance call on Saturday night.  On December 16, 2023, around 9:50 PM, Engine 1 was responding to an emergency call with an ambulance when a passenger vehicle struck the Fire Truck at 2nd and Main Streets.  The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched  to conduct the crash report. Kewanee Fire Chief, Chief Stephen Welgat, said the accident didn’t delay the response to the emergency call.  Chief Welgat said there were no injuries from the accident.  We will give more updates as we get more information. We have reached out to the Fire Department about damage to the Fire Truck.

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