Flood Watch until 03:45PM Friday
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Illinois River from Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa downstream to Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa gauge.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 462.5 feet, Roadway entrance to Allen Park threatened in Ottawa. Allen Park west boat ramp inundated in Ottawa.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CST Thursday the stage was 461.5 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 463.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: LA SALLE
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