…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…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* 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…For areas near and west of Momence, low-lying wetlands,
forest land, and agricultural land along the river will be
flooded. Low-lying roadways along the river may be flooded
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:45 PM CST Wednesday the stage was estimated near flood
stage.
– Forecast…Minor flooding is expected to continue while the
ice jam remains in place.
– Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood