Flood Warning for Brown, IL
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 24.0 feet, Extensive wetland acreage south of La Grange begins flooding. Where: Illinois River at La Grange LD. When: Until Monday evening.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Meredosia. Illinois River at Hardin. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Grange LD. Illinois River at Valley City. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Illinois River at La Grange LD.
WHEN
Until Monday evening.
IMPACTS
At 24.0 feet, Extensive wetland acreage south of La Grange begins flooding.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 25.3 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 25.7 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to remain near a height of 25.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx