Active AlertsMilo, IL
Flood Watch
The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, La Salle and Putnam zones. For the Illinois River (Upper)including La Salleflooding is possible.
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 this afternoon to late Monday evening.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated.
Additional Details: - At 12:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.1 feet. - ForecastFlood stage may be reached just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 this afternoon.