Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/27/2026 19:18

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 9:18PM CDT until June 29 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 7:18pm
Expires: 
June 28, 2026 - 9:30am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, La Salle and Bureau Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Sunday evening and continue falling. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
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 Sunday morning.
Area Description: 
Bureau, IL; La Salle, IL; Putnam, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL