River ice is affecting water levels in this area. River forecasts during ice jams are less certain due to many complicated factors. Significant river ice cover can cause large water level fluctuations and flooding with little advanced notice. River ice may also cause gauge observations to be inaccurate. 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. Report flooding to the National Weather Service or your local law enforcement agency only when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued bySunday morning at 900 AM CST.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Morris affecting Grundy and La Salle Counties. Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County. Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, Bureau and La Salle Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Morris, Ottawa, La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River from Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa downstream to Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa gauge. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 465.0 feet, Harbor Walk in Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa is inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CST Saturday the stage was 464.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 463.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&