Illinois River sets new 100 year flood record.

[Hanr3]

Minor flooding begins at 18', moderate flooding at 22', 100 year record was 28.8', new record is 29.35'.
Couple of pictures for you.
Flooding in Central Illinois – The Eye: a Peoria photo blog - Journal Star

I drive by Lakeview apartments everyday. That is normally a parking lot in front of the building, and the water is normally 50' from the building, and high enough to miss the moderate flooding stage.

[bowhunter012463]

Man, thats a whole lot of water.

[jaxsprat]

Yes, my son's wife has family living right along the Ill River (well about 20 feet) near town of Chillicothe just north of Peoria ,Illinois. Well presently they are living in a motel cause they can't get to house.........

[kycreek]

Terrible flooding. My heart goes out to those affected.

[huntinslabs]

terrible flooding. My heart goes out to those affected.

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[Hanr3]

Water has been receding at a very slow pace.