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River Flood Watch
Issued: 9:46 AM Apr. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Water overflows low-lying river banks along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. Water begins to be diverted through the Blackberry Marsh Spillway to reduce flood impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached on Sunday. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:09 AM Apr. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 5 ft. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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