Flood Warning for Bureau, IL; La Salle, IL; Putnam, IL
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river. Where: Illinois River...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam 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 Sunday, June 28.
IMPACTS
At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.9 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.2 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. Flood stage is 20.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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 Monday afternoon.