Flood Warning issued January 23 at 4:39PM 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
forecast.

* 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 3:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 5.2 feet.
– 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

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