Flood Warning issued on Fox River

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Wind advisory still in effect

Effective noon Thursday, the Fox River in New Munster will be under a flood warning by the National Weather Service in Sullivan.

The Fox River registered at 10.2 feet as of 8 p.m. Wednesday, with a flood stage of 11-feet.

According to the National Weather Service, the river is forecast to reach 11.4 feet by Thursday afternoon, and could cause accumulations of up to two-inches on 77th Street in the town of Wheatland.

The warning runs through Dec. 27, when forecasters expect the river could experience a steady decline of water levels.

Meanwhile, the wind advisory is still in effect through 6 a.m. Thursday, with gusts estimated between 40-50 mph.

The NWS issues wind advisories when sustained winds are at least 30 mph and gusts exceeding 45 mph are expected.


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