It broke the previous record of 72 recorded in 2016 and 1891, as well as the record high temperature for the entire month.
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The river is expected to rise to around 14.9 feet by 7 a.m. Friday with additional rises possible. IF we are going to see anything as far as severe weather this week, it could be Saturday especially over the east half of the area.
The weather service has issued flood warnings for parts of several other states in the central and southern United States, spanning from Texas to IL and OH to Arkansas. “By the time it gets to you around noon-ish, all of the moisture might be gone – it depends on how much moisture is left over and how much cold air is at the surface”. In total, Magnolia and some of its surroundings could see as much as 6.28 inches of rainfall over the next week, according to NWS models. High water from storm flooding closed roads in MI.
Some flooding was reported in Matteson, Homer Glen, Sauk Village and Plainfield, officials said.
“People in flood-prone areas need to stay aware”, he said.
Temperatures will also be cooler on Wednesday night as the front passes across the area.
Fort Wayne and other portions of northern IN, southwest MI and northwest OH were to remain under a flood watch through this afternoon. Keep a close eye on children and pets, and don’t drive on closed roads.
The Associated Press says there’s already flooding underway in portions of West Tennessee.
National Weather Service hydrologist Jessica Brooks said there are flood watches or warnings posted for several parts of the state, including a large portion of northern IL, where the ground is still frozen.
Firefighters in Lake Station, Indiana, about 30 miles southeast of Chicago, evacuated some residents Wednesday after about 2 to 3 feet of water surrounded 15 to 20 homes.
Among the top 10 historic crests, including last summer’s record-shattering 17.47 feet, this week’s flooding event ranks seventh. Flood stage is 11 feet.
Rain and melting snow could cause ice jams in spots.
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Dozens of daily record highs were set across the East, including a lot of the all-time record highs for February. Frey said Tuesday’s unseasonable warmth will be “short-lived”.
