Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 2 at 9:59AM CDT until April 5 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 7:59am
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Central Cook and
Northern Cook zones.
Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle zone.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Fox River from Millington downstream to confluence with
the Illinois River, including the Dayton gauge.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to Sunday morning.
* 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 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.1 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow morning
or afternoon.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov