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...The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, La Salle and Bureau counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Morris, Ottawa, La Salle...flooding is possible. * 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 Monday morning to Wednesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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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Bureau; Putnam; La Salle · 41.317°, -89.232°
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- Bureau; Putnam; La Salle
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...The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, La Salle and Bureau counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Morris, Ottawa, La Salle...flooding is possible. * 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 Monday morning to Wednesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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.