Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:31AM CDT until April 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 8:31am
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Putnam and Bureau
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream
to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge.
* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring
Valley, and Peru are inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fluctuate around flood
stage of 20.0 feet through tonight, then slowly fall below
flood stage on Friday.
- Flood stage is 20.0 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 late tonight.
Area Description:
Bureau, IL; La Salle, IL; Putnam, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: