UPDATE: GALESBURG, Illinois — Several streets are closed on Friday, Sept. 9, due to flash flooding. Here’s a list of the effected areas:
– W. Carl Sandburg Dr. just west of Henderson St. in front of Tractor Supply
– E. Carl Sandburg Dr. at Seminary Village
– W. Fremont St. from Sweetbriar to Carl Sandburg Dr.
– Sweetbriar from Fremont St. to Frank St.
– 1800 Block Cornelia Rd.
– Fifth St. just west of Farnham in front of Lee Apartments
– Oriole Dr. at Meadow Lark Dr.
– McClure St. Underpass
– S. West Street by the train yard
EARLIER: A Flash Flood Warning is in effect through 11:00 a.m. this Friday morning due to rains that have accumulated 2-3 inches in just a short period of time.
Areas affected are Galesburg, Henderson, Wataga, and Victoria. If you come upon a water-covered road, please turn around. Most flash floods that turn deadly are preventable.
Heavy rain will be possible, especially for areas south of I-80 today.
