Flood Watch issued January 18 at 9:14PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

…The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois…

Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County.

* WHAT…Flooding is possible due to a developing ice jam.

* WHERE…Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to
confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the
Momence gauge.

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 4.0 feet, water overtops low-lying banks at River
Isle upstream from Momence.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:45 PM CST Saturday the stage was 3.2 feet.
– Forecast…During past ice jams in this area with similar
weather and river conditions, the river crested near flood
stage.
– Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood