Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:18PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 6:18pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue.
* 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 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river appears to be cresting. It will slowly
fall but remain above flood stage through the week.
- 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation
as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over
the next 24 to 48 hours.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.
Area Description:
Bureau, IL; La Salle, IL; Putnam, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov