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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Monday April 29th, 2024 :: 07:44 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 04:00AM Wednesday

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County. For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Leonore...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Vermilion River from IL23 near Streator downstream to confluence with the Illinois River, including the Leonore gauge.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water overtops banks at multiple locations along the river near Streator and Leonore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Monday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: LA SALLE, IL

Instructions:

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. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday afternoon.

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:
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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