Προειδοποιήσεις, Buffalo Rock State Park

Flood Warning issued July 5 at 10:40AM CDT until July 6 at 3:01PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL ...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecasted to occur. * WHERE...Illinois River from Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa downstream to Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa gauge. * WHEN...From this afternoon to tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 462.5 feet, Roadway entrance to Allen Park threatened in Ottawa. Allen Park west boat ramp inundated in Ottawa. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 462.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to or just above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 463.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 463.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.