Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/04/2026 15:58

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 4 at 5:58PM CDT until July 5 at 12:25AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle County. * WHAT...At least minor flooding is forecasted to occur. * WHERE...Fox River from Millington downstream to confluence with the Illinois River, including the Dayton gauge. * WHEN...From this afternoon to just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, 2062nd Road threatened in Wedron. Low-lying agricultural land inundated near Wedron. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.3 feet and rising quickly. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue rising. A forecast crest will be available soon. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 late tonight.
Area Description: 
La Salle, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL