Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 10:43AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 8:43am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...
Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle zone.
For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam
tailwater, Montgomery, Dayton...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Fox River from Millington downstream to confluence with
the Illinois River, including the Dayton gauge.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening to early Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, 2062nd Road threatened in Wedron.
Low-lying agricultural land inundated near Wedron.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening.
- 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