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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Thursday March 23rd, 2023 :: 09:10 p.m. CDT

Community

Flood Watch until 04:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning to Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: BUREAU ... PUTNAM ... 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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