The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois. Big Muddy River near Plumfield and near Murphysboro .Moderate to major flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At Plumfield, the river is now forecast to crest in moderate flood stage near 28.5 feet Friday morning. At Murphysboro, the river has crested and started a very slow fall. For the Big Muddy River. including Plumfield, Murphysboro. Moderate to Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Big Muddy River near Murphysboro. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 36.0 feet, Damage begins to property near Shoemaker Drive in Murphysboro. Evacuations may be needed to parts of a mobile home park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 36.3 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to fall to 27.2 feet Wednesday, April 16. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
