41°19'N / 89°18'V / Höjd 143 m / 12:52 2026-04-28, America/Chicago (UTC-5)
från: 2026-04-27, 21:43
till: 2026-04-28, 15:45
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, Putnam and La Salle zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening to early Saturday morning. * 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 Monday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached by late tomorrow based upon forecasted rainfall today and tonight. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Bureau; Putnam; La Salle
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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 Tuesday afternoon.
NWS Chicago IL
2026-04-27, 21:43