A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 AM CST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.
* WHERE...A portion of north central Illinois, including the
following counties, Lee and Ogle.
* WHEN...Until 1045 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 754 PM CST, Ice spotters reported an ice jam on the Rock
River near Lowell Park. Minor flooding is occurring upstream
of this jam near the White Oaks Subdivision west of Grand
Detour.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
areas along the Rock River upstream of Lowell Park, including
areas in and near Grand Detour.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood