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City of Marseilles
Thursday February 17th, 2022 :: 11:08 a.m. CST

Advisory

Flood Watch until 12:00AM Friday

* WHAT...Flooding is possible due to rainfall and snowmelt.

* WHERE...Illinois River from Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa downstream to Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa gauge.

* WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 464.0 feet, Backwater causes the Fox River to reach bankfull near St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CST Thursday the stage was 460.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be exceeded by tomorrow night. - Flood stage is 463.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: LA SALLE

Address/Location
City of Marseilles
142 Lincoln Street
Marseilles, IL 61341

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-795-2131

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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