Active AlertsOhio, IL

The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)including Ottawa, La SalleMinor flooding is forecast.
What: 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: From Saturday morning 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 12:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 19.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 23.2 feet Monday morning. - 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 Saturday morning.