Kankakee, IL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.

* WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to
confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the
Momence gauge.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land,
agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 4.6 feet. The
indicated stage was effected by an ice jam downstream of the
gauge.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain near to just below
flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water
level fluctuations possible.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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