Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
Issued by NWS Chicago, IL
040 WGUS83 KLOT 301311 FLSLOT Flood Statement National Weather Service Chicago IL 811 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect for the following river in Illinois... Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County. For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Pontiac, Leonore...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. && ILC099-010400- /O.EXT.KLOT.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-240501T1200Z/ /LNRI2.1.ER.240429T1430Z.240430T1215Z.240501T0325Z.NO/ 811 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Vermilion River from IL23 near Streator downstream to confluence with the Illinois River, including the Leonore gauge. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water overtops banks at multiple locations along the river near Streator and Leonore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening or overnight. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 4131 8912 4132 8899 4113 8880 4109 8889 $$ RC