Active AlertsBoone Grove, IN

Flood Warning

Issued at Sat 9:24 PM Apr. 11
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Indiana Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL, McHenry and Kane Counties. Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Kankakee River from US-421 south of La Crosse downstream to IN-49 south of Kouts, including the Dunns Bridge gauge.
When: Until late Sunday evening.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Low-lying agricultural land is inundated near the river.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 11.1 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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 Sunday afternoon.

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