A Flood Warning means flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers, creeks, and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.

FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Flooding caused by a combination of rain, snowmelt, and heavy river ice. * WHERE...Along the Kankakee River from Kankakee River State Park downstream to near the Grundy/Will county line, including portions of Grundy and Will counties. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Flooding of roads and streets will continue. Yards and other low-lying areas along the river will remain inundated by water and ice. Shifting ice may damage structures along the shore. Water levels may rise into the weekend as streamflow increases due to a combination of rain and snowmelt. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 927 AM CST, river gauge data and emergency management indicated ongoing flooding as a result of the recent ice jam extending from near the Grundy/Will county line upstream to near Custer Park. - A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for the city of Wilmington and locations downstream due the ice jam break. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wilmington, Lakewood Shores, and Custer Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood