Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 4 at 11:50AM CDT until April 5 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 9:50am
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Fox River from Millington downstream to confluence with
the Illinois River, including the Dayton gauge.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water overflows low-lying banks in Wedron
and Sheridan.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CDT Saturday was 12.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage,
around 12.0 feet, through Sunday morning and then will slowly
fall to around 10 feet early next week.
- 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 Sunday morning.
Area Description:
La Salle, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov