Hammer down weather report 2026-08-18 10:00:52
🚧 **Illinois & Indiana Road-Weather Update: River Flooding**
Flooding is affecting several river corridors in Illinois and western Indiana:
– **Sangamon River at Monticello, Piatt County, IL:** Moderate flooding is occurring, nearing record levels. The river is at 17.3 feet and is expected to crest this afternoon; flooding continues through early Friday afternoon.
– **Spoon River at Seville, Fulton County, IL:** Minor flooding continues through late Wednesday morning. The easterly access road to Seville is inundated.
– **Vermilion River near Danville, IL / Vermillion County, IN:** Minor flooding is affecting some secondary roads and farmland; warning remains in effect until this evening.
– **La Moine River at Colmar, Hancock and McDonough Counties, IL:** Minor flooding is affecting low portions of Lambert Road and Lamar Road near County Road 26 through this evening.
Never drive through flooded roads—turn around, don’t drown. Watch for closures and water covering low-lying routes near rivers. Check local conditions before traveling.
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