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Flood Warning
ActiveBureau, IL; La Salle, IL; Putnam, IL
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
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Details
...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 Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The river continues a gradual rise. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest tomorrow. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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