…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois…
Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County.
For the Kankakee River…including Momence…Minor flooding is
occurring.
* WHAT…Flooding is occurring due to river ice.
* 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 6.0 feet, Campgrounds threatened east of Momence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:45 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 6.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CST Tuesday was 6.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to remain in flood for the
next several days. Water level fluctuations remain possible
if ice shifts along the river.
– Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood