Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 3 at 9:46PM CDT until April 6 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 7:46pm
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle County.
For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Dayton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River from Millington downstream to confluence with
the Illinois River, including the Dayton gauge.
* WHEN...Until late Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Residential structures threatened along
2062nd Road in Wedron. Water overflows low-lying banks in Dayton
and Ottawa.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM CDT Friday was 12.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2
feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday afternoon.
Area Description:
La Salle, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: