Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
662 WGUS83 KLOT 301648 FLSLOT Flood Statement National Weather Service Chicago IL 1148 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect for the following river in Illinois... Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Ottawa, La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 this evening. && ILC099-010430- /O.EXT.KLOT.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-240501T1500Z/ /OTWI2.1.ER.240430T0948Z.240430T1800Z.240501T0900Z.NO/ 1148 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River from Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa downstream to Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa gauge. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 462.5 feet, Roadway entrance to Allen Park threatened in Ottawa. Allen Park west boat ramp inundated in Ottawa. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 463.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 463.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 463.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 4137 8898 4137 8879 4130 8879 4128 8899 $$ RC