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Flood Statement

National Weather Service Chicago IL

1055 AM CDT Sat Jun 20 2026



...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 

Illinois...



  Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, La Salle and Bureau 

  Counties.



For the Illinois River (Upper)...including La Salle...Minor flooding 

is forecast.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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 late tonight.



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1055 AM CDT Sat Jun 20 2026



...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...



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



* WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream 

  to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge.



* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.



* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State 

  Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to 

  impact shipping interests along the river.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 21.3 feet.

  - Forecast...The river is continuing a gradual fall.

  - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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