Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 5 at 10:40AM CDT until July 6 at 3:01PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 8:40am
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecasted to occur.
* WHERE...Illinois River from Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa
downstream to Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa
gauge.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 462.5 feet, Roadway entrance to Allen Park threatened
in Ottawa. Allen Park west boat ramp inundated in Ottawa.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 462.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to or just above
flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 463.2 feet just
after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 463.0 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: