Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 10:54AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 8:54am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...
Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, La Salle and Bureau
zones.
For the Illinois River (Upper)...including La Salle...flooding is
possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* 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 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 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:
Bureau; Putnam; La Salle
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov