Active AlertsKankakee
Flood Advisory
The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee Riverincluding Momenceelevated river levels are forecast.
What: Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.
Where: Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river.
Additional Details: - At 6:45 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 4.6 feet. The indicated stage was effected by an ice jam downstream of the gauge. - ForecastThe river is expected to remain near to just below flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
An ice jam is affecting water levels in this area. River forecasts during ice jams are less certain due to many complicated factors. Significant river ice cover can cause large water level fluctuations and flooding with little advanced notice. River ice may also cause gauge observations to be inaccurate. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon.