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River Flood Watch
Issued: 3:54 PM Apr. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * 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...Until further notice. * 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 Wednesday the stage was 18.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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