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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.

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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


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RC