Illinois residents in Nashville City have been ordered to evacuate immediately due to an imminent dam failure. The Washington County Emergency Management Agency issued the warning on Tuesday, urging residents to leave their homes as the Nashville City Reservoir Dam has been overtopped with flood waters.
The Red Cross has been activated and a shelter has been set up on West Walnut Street in Nashville. Officials are urging residents to keep a close eye on the situation and to evacuate immediately if they are in the affected area.
The dam failure is part of a larger system of storms that has been sweeping across the state, causing tornadoes and tornado warnings in other areas, including Des Moines, Iowa, and the Chicago area. The Chicago Fire Department has reported one serious injury in the city, and both O'Hare and Midway International Airports have reported flight cancellations.
In Joliet, Illinois, 35 miles southwest of Chicago, authorities have reported that many roads are blocked by trees. The storms have also caused power outages and property damage in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
The Nashville population is around 3,100 people, and officials are urging everyone in the affected area to evacuate immediately. The situation is ongoing, and residents are advised to stay tuned for updates.
This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
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