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Flood Watch issued January 16 at 9:44PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible due to a developing ice jam. * 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 4.0 feet, Water overtops low-lying banks at River Isle upstream from Momence. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...During past ice jams in this area with similar weather and river conditions, the river crested near flood stage. -
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Hydrologic Outlook issued January 14 at 11:08AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

ESFLOT Favorable conditions for river ice development and possible ice jams are expected from today through at least Thursday, impacting the Rock, Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee river basins. Very cold temperatures which have moved into the region today, combined with an extended period of below freezing weather over the last few weeks, will make conditions favorable for the rapid formation of river ice on area rivers and tributaries. River ice spotters and river gauge data indicate that most area rivers already have at least isolated areas of heavy river ice including a few minor ice jams. New ice jams
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Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 10:27AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

A narrow but brief band of heavy snow will move across Newton and Jasper counties through noon CST. Though the band of snow will last for 15 minutes or less at any given location, visibility will fall under one half mile and winds will gust as high as 30 mph. Prepare for rapidly changing conditions if traveling in the area late this morning.
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Special Weather Statement issued January 12 at 8:40AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Snow of varying intensity is expected to continue this morning, particularly near and south of a Chicago to Ottawa line, including northwest Indiana. Some occasional heavier bursts of snow are expected. Untreated roads will be snow covered and travel hazardous. Snow accumulations will generally total a half inch to an inch and a half by the time the snow tapers off and ends by midday. If heading out this morning, leave extra time to reach your destination and practice safe winter driving.
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Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 2:54PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Light snow is expected across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana late tonight into Friday, mainly east of a Woodstock-to- Amboy line. Snow is expected to affect the Friday morning commute and with temperatures below freezing, untreated roads will likely be snow covered. Total accumulations around an inch or two are expected across much of the Chicago metro area, with upwards of three inches possible south of I-80. Expect slick travel and reduced visibilities during the day tomorrow, especially during the morning, and allow for extra travel time.