NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued July 5 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County.

Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam
Counties.

For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Ottawa...Minor flooding
is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream
to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State
Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to
impact shipping interests along the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river continues a gradual rise.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest tomorrow.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Source: NWS / NOAA weather.