Flood Warning Issued for Bureau, La Salle, and Putnam Counties in Illinois
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NOAA issued it on April 17, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Chicago IL for Bureau, La Salle, and Putnam counties in Illinois, with minor flooding expected along the Illinois River starting Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- North-Central Illinois
- Issued
- April 17, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Chicago IL
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North-Central Illinois.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Chicago IL. This alert is for minor flooding and is effective from Saturday morning until further notice.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Bureau County, IL; La Salle County, IL; and Putnam County, IL. Specifically, it impacts the Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to the confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge.
What You Should Do
Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Avoid areas at risk of flooding.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. The river stage is currently at 19.5 feet and is expected to rise above the flood stage of 20.0 feet late Saturday morning, cresting at 23.2 feet on Monday morning.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from Saturday morning, specifically from 9:00 AM CDT on April 18, 2026, until further notice.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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