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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 :: 11:51 a.m. CST

Community

Flood Watch until 06:00AM Friday

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Illinois River from Kankakee River outlet at Channahon downstream to Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa, including the Morris gauge.

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

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Pine Bluff Road threatened west of IL-47 south of Morris. Dwight Road threatened south of Morris. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river. At 18.0 feet, A few roads threatened near Morris. Low-lying portions of Illini Park inundated near Marseilles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall the next couple days, then begin rising again this weekend. The river may reach flood stage by Saturday and crest near 17 feet by Sunday. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: LA SALLE ... GRUNDY

Address/Location
Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
844 W Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-844-0911

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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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