Flood Advisory issued January 25 at 10:53AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

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

Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County.

For the Kankakee River…including Momence…elevated river levels
are forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding caused by an ice jam is expected.

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

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…Low-lying wetlands, forest land, and agricultural land
may be inundated along the river near the ice jam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:45 AM CST Saturday, the stage was 5.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to remain near bankfull
while the ice jam remains in place.
– Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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