Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 5 at 9:28AM CDT until July 7 at 5:48AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 7:28am
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue.
* WHERE...Fox River from Millington downstream to confluence with
the Illinois River, including the Dayton gauge.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, Low-lying agricultural land inundated near
Norway.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1
feet this afternoon and then begin gradually falling.
- 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
Sender: