Hazardous Weather Outlook for Meriden, Illinois
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
400 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024
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400 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024 /500 AM EDT Tue Apr 30 2024/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk tonight.
DISCUSSION...
A line of decaying showers and thunderstorms may move into the
area late tonight. Severe weather is not expected.
Minor river flooding will continue in a few areas through the
weekend.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Wednesday Night...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Thursday...
Elevated Flooding Risk.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Friday through Monday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
DISCUSSION...
Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected over the next
several days. There is a threat for locally heavy rainfall
Thursday night, which could result in flooding at some locations.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.
GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:
Moving toward the east southeast at 50 mph.
Flood Warning for Meriden, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1152 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam
Counties.
For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Ottawa, La Salle...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this evening.
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1152 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* 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 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 22.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.3
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LAT...LON 4131 8940 4135 8933 4137 8898 4128 8899
4128 8929
Flood Warning for Meriden, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1148 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024
...The Flood Warning remains in effect for the following river in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County.
For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Ottawa, La Salle...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this evening.
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1148 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River from Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa
downstream to Starved Rock Lock and Dam, including the Ottawa
gauge.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 462.5 feet, Roadway entrance to Allen Park threatened
in Ottawa. Allen Park west boat ramp inundated in Ottawa.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 463.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 463.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight.
- Flood stage is 463.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LAT...LON 4137 8898 4137 8879 4130 8879 4128 8899
Flood Warning for Meriden, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
811 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024
...The Flood Warning remains in effect for the following river in
Illinois...
Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County.
For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Pontiac,
Leonore...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this evening.
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811 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Vermilion River from IL23 near Streator downstream to
confluence with the Illinois River, including the Leonore gauge.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water overtops banks at multiple locations
along the river near Streator and Leonore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 17.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening or overnight.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LAT...LON 4131 8912 4132 8899 4113 8880 4109 8889