Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 3:05PM CDT until September 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle County.
For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Dayton...Minor flooding is
occurring.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River from Millington downstream to confluence with the
Illinois River, including the Dayton gauge.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water overflows low-lying banks in Wedron
and Sheridan.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:45 PM CDT Monday was 12.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tonight.
- 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 Tuesday morning.
Area Description:
La Salle, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov