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weather NWS severe Bureau, IL; La Salle, IL; Putnam, IL June 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM

Flood Warning issued June 15 at 11:24AM CDT until June 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...

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

For the Illinois River (Upper)...including La Salle...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 Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lo

Flooding in Bureau, IL; La Salle, IL; Putnam, IL can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.

Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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