Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:28AM CDT until September 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 7:28am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River from Millington downstream to confluence with the
Illinois River, including the Dayton gauge.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, Low-lying agricultural land inundated near
Norway.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 14.9 feet Monday morning. It will then
fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 12.0 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