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FLSLOT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
945 AM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

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

  Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, La Salle and Putnam 
  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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945 AM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...

* 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 early Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring 
  Valley, and Peru are inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late this evening or early Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Kluber