Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:35AM CDT until October 3 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 6:35am
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle County.
Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.
* 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 Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water overflows low-lying banks in Wedron
and Sheridan. At 12.5 feet, 2062nd Road threatened in Wedron.
Low-lying agricultural land inundated near Wedron.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 12.6 feet this
evening and fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
- 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 48 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 48 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