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Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority
Sunday June 7th, 2026 :: 05:09 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Advisory until 07:30PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of north central Illinois, including the following county, La Salle.

* WHEN...Until 730 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Ponding of water in low lying areas is expected. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 506 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Radar rainfall estimates indicate rainfall amounts of between 1.5 and 2.5 inches have fallen across portions of the advisory area, with another 1 to 2 inches possible in some spots. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ottawa, Streator, Peru, La Salle, Mendota, Marseilles, Sheridan, Lake Holiday, Oglesby, Seneca, Somonauk, Earlville, North Utica, Serena, Leland, Tonica, Grand Ridge, Naplate, Millington and Dayton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: LA SALLE, IL

Instructions:

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

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:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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