Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 11:24AM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 9:24am
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, Bureau and La Salle
Counties.
For the Illinois River (Upper)...including 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 Friday.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring
Valley, and Peru are inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river stage continues to gradually
fall.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this 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 late tonight.
Area Description:
Bureau, IL; La Salle, IL; Putnam, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov