Flood Warning issued January 21 at 8:25PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

…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

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