Active AlertsRensselaer, IN
Flood Warning
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Kane and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook Counties.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River at ShelbyModerate flooding is forecast.
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 Saturday evening.
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 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 11.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is near crest and will fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 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 Thursday afternoon.