Alertes en vigueurClarion, IL

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, Putnam and La Salle Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)including La SalleMinor 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.
Additional Details: - At 9:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise Thursday night through Friday, possibly cresting above 25 feet on Saturday. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Wednesday afternoon.