Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...

Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County.

Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties.

For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Ottawa...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River from Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa downstream to Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa gauge.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 464.0 feet, Backwater causes the Fox River to reach bankfull near St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 463.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The river continues a gradual rise, but is appearing to be cresting. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest early tomorrow morning before beginning a gradual fall. - Flood stage is 463.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood