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City of Marseilles
Sunday January 28th, 2024 :: 08:40 p.m. CST

Alert

Flood Warning until 09:00PM Monday

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Morris affecting La Salle and Grundy Counties. Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Putnam and Bureau Counties.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by heavy river ice.

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

* WHEN...Until late Monday evening.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CST Sunday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...Shifting and breaking of river ice upstream may cause new ice jams and flooding. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: GRUNDY, IL ... LA SALLE, IL

Instructions:

Heavy river ice is affecting water levels in this area. River forecasts during ice jams are less certain due to many complicated factors. Significant river ice cover can cause large water level fluctuations and flooding with little advanced notice. River ice may also cause gauge observations to be inaccurate. A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued byMonday afternoon at 1215 PM CST.

Address/Location
City of Marseilles
142 Lincoln Street
Marseilles, IL 61341

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-795-2131

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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