Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/06/2026 06:42

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 6 at 8:42AM CDT until July 7 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 6:42am
Expires: 
July 7, 2026 - 12:45am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Du Page River at Shorewood affecting Will County. Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle County. For the Du Page River...including Plainfield, Shorewood...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Millington downstream to confluence with the Illinois River, including the Dayton gauge. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Residential structures threatened along 2059th Road south of Wedron. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight. - 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 this evening.
Area Description: 
La Salle, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL