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Flood Warning

Issued at Sat 2:56 AM May. 23
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following river
S: Eagle Creek near Glencoe.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Eagle Creek near Glencoe.
When: Until late this afternoon.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, McDaniel Street in Sanders and Route 36 near Sparta is closed due to high water, with Old Sparta Road near Sparta also closed due to backwater flooding.
Additional Details: - At 2:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 19.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.2 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/iln.

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