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River Flood Watch
Issued: 2:43 AM Apr. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING TO EARLY SATURDAY MORNING... * 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 Tuesday evening to early Saturday morning. * 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 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached by late tomorrow based upon forecasted rainfall today and tonight. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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