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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 :: 09:36 p.m. CST

Community

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

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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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