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River Flood Warning
Issued: 10:43 AM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... ...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from US-421 south of La Crosse downstream to IN-49 south of Kouts, including the Dunns Bridge gauge. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Structures threatened near IN-49 and the river. Backwater on a drainage canal threatens 1200 South Road east of IN-49. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 11.2 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:46 AM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 4:57 AM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads and streets may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are already elevated, increasing the risk of flooding due to additional rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Recent rounds of heavy rainfall have left soils saturated and stream and creek levels elevated across the area. Additional rounds of heavy rainfall overnight may lead to rapid run-off and an increased threat of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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