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River Flood Watch
Issued: 5:29 PM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The river has been generally unchanged just below bankfull the last few days. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached by this weekend based upon the latest forecasted rainfall. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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