Flood in Grundy County, Illinois

Flood September 15, 2008 – September 17, 2008 · Grundy County, Illinois

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Illinois River reached a record crest of 24.84 feet at Morris on the 16th. In Morris, flood waters inundated large areas near the river including the public works facilities and sewage treatment facilities. Water surrounded Ravine Woods apartment complex and residents had to be evacuated. Residents were also evacuated from homes on the east side of Morris along Cemetery Road.

The wider storm

High flows from tributaries emptied into the Illinois River, causing water levels to rise to record heights.

Began near Morris (41.3740, -88.3806).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 136501. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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