Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 10:05PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 8:05pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, Putnam 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 further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise Thursday night
through Friday, possibly cresting above 25 feet on Saturday.
- 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 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 Wednesday afternoon.
Area Description:
Bureau, IL; La Salle, IL; Putnam, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov