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 late tonight at 400 AM CST.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle County. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Dayton...Minor flooding is forecast. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected. * WHERE...Fox River from Millington downstream to confluence with the Illinois River, including the Dayton gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Residential structures threatened along 2062nd Road in Wedron. Water overflows low-lying banks in Dayton and Ottawa. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...Flooding is expected to continue near and upstream of the ice jam while it remains in place. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&