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 late tonight.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, Putnam and La Salle
Counties.
For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Ottawa, La Salle...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Illinois River from Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa
downstream to Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa
gauge.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 462.5 feet, Roadway entrance to Allen Park threatened
in Ottawa. Allen Park west boat ramp inundated in Ottawa.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 463.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM CDT Thursday was 463.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 459.7 feet
Thursday, April 11.
- Flood stage is 463.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood