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Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... 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 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 21.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Saturday was 21.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.4 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage near the end of next week. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...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, La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

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

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING... WHAT...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 early Tuesday morning. IMPACTS...At 464.0 feet, Backwater causes the Fox River to reach bankfull near St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 463.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 464.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening. - Flood stage is 463.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...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, La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.