Active AlertsKersey, IN

Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 9:28 AM Apr. 5
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Indiana Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties.
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 further notice.
Impacts: At 12.0 feet, Structures threatened near IN-49 and the river. Backwater on a drainage canal threatens 1200 South Road east of IN-49.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Sunday was 10.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3 feet early Thursday morning. - 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 late tonight.

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