Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 13 at 10:24AM CDT until June 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 13, 2026 - 8:24am
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County.
For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Leonore...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Vermilion River from IL23 near Streator downstream to
confluence with the Illinois River, including the Leonore gauge.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water overtops banks at multiple locations
along the river near Streator and Leonore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall this
afternoon and tonight.
- Flood stage is 16.0 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