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Flood Watch issued September 20 at 10:20AM CDT until September 23 at

Affecting Bureau; Putnam; La Salle

In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 9:30 AM

Bureau; Putnam; La Salle

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 9:30 AM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

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...The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Flood Watch
for the following rivers in Illinois...

Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, La Salle and Bureau
counties.

For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Morris, Ottawa, La
Salle...flooding is possible.

* 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 Monday morning to Wednesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.4 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 10:20AM CDT until September 23 at

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