Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 11:44AM CDT until April 7 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 9:44am
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County.
Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, Bureau and La Salle
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River from Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa
downstream to Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa
gauge.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 464.0 feet, Backwater causes the Fox River to reach
bankfull near St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 464.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CDT Sunday was 464.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 464.1
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 463.0 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:
La Salle, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov