Flood Warning

FROM: NWS Chicago IL
AREA: Bureau, IL; La Salle, IL; Putnam, IL
SENT: 2026-04-06T11:33:00-05:00

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:33AM CDT until April 10 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois…

Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, La Salle and Putnam
Counties.

…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Illinois…

Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream
to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge.

* WHEN…Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS…At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State
Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to
impact shipping interests along the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 23.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Friday morning and continue falling to 18.3 feet
Monday, April 13.
– Flood stage is 20.0 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 this afternoon.

Alert Expiration: 2026-04-07T05:45:00-05:00