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Health Department makes flood resources available

The health department is setting up a place in Franklin County to help distribute information and resources to residents who have been affected by the recent floods.
May 4, 2017 5:00 AM
Local cities are among the dampest in the state

The statewide average precipitation for April in Illinois was 7.01 inches, 3.23 inches above normal and the second wettest April on record, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel at the University of Illinois' State Water Survey.
Staff Report May 4, 2017 5:00 AM
WC officials monitoring potential for added flooding

MARION - Officials throughout Williamson County are monitoring the potential for additional flooding in the region on Wednesday. As of Tuesday morning, several reports have been made to officials concerning flooded roadways and some homes that have been affected. Residents are encouraged to report any damage they may have in their homes. If a resident lives in an area that is prone to flooding, or one's home has been flooded in the past decade, the Emergency Management Agency encourages that resident to have a plan of action in place in order to evacuate if needed.
Staff Report May 3, 2017 5:00 AM
Erratic man rescued from flood waters

Local police rescued a seemingly mentally erratic subject from flood waters Sunday in Du Quoin.
Staff Report May 2, 2017 5:31 AM
WC officials officially declare for disaster aid

BY JOHN D. HOMAN May 3, 2017 5:00 AM
Aftermath of flood brings out the worst and best in local citizens

JOHNSTON CITY - Like any crisis, the weekend weather event that caused widespread flooding throughout much of the area brought out the worst and the best in local citizens.
BY HOLLY KEE May 2, 2017 5:00 AM
Cleanup crews busy in wake of flood

MARION - Slowly, but surely, the floodwaters are receding. Still, it's going to be a while before Williamson County is back to normal so to speak after dealing with more than 12 inches of precipitation from Friday evening until Monday morning.
BY JOHN D. HOMAN May 2, 2017 9:26 AM
The waiting begins

The Mississippi River levels at Chester are on their way up once again, creating a fresh round of anxiety for area residents who commute daily across the Chester Bridge.
By Pete Spitler Apr 30, 2017 7:40 PM
'At least we're alive'

MARION - Marion residents have taken up shelter in the recreation center of St. Joseph Church on Russell Street, to get away from the rain that has turned into floods in some areas since storms started on Friday.
BY SHEA LAZANSKY May 1, 2017 5:00 AM
Floodwaters take toll on county

MARION - It was a long weekend for Marion first responders and city workers as rainwaters soon turned to floodwaters on Saturday morning.
BY JOHN D. HOMAN May 1, 2017 5:00 AM

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