Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - Chicago, IL
Areas Affected: Bureau, IL; La Salle, IL; Putnam, IL
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Alert Sent: Friday 10:39am CDT
Alert Effective: Friday 10:39am CDT
Alert Expires: Saturday 4:45am CDT
Event Onset: Friday 10:39am CDT
Issued by: NWS Chicago IL
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, Putnam and La Salle Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Ottawa, La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. * 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 further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Friday was 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 24.0 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a701fa0e36dda30a70c49985f59cf9381c5989a6.001.1 Codes: ILC011, ILC099, ILC155 Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a701fa0e36dda30a70c49985f59cf9381c5989a6.001.1