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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP VCOM followed by your message, to 888777
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