The National Weather Service renewed an indefinite flood warning Sunday morning along the Kankakee River in Will and Grundy Counties as historic ice jams continue in the region.

       NWS meteorologists warned that streets and roads in low-lying areas could remain inundated with water and ice. Flooding levels hovered at 9.9 feet Sunday morning but had previously hit 13.15 feet.

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       “We’re not necessarily seeing water levels significantly drop or recede right now,” said meteorologist David King.

       On Wednesday, officials announced a disaster declaration in unincorporated Will County and Wilmington. Water levels exceeded previous extreme flooding events in 2021, 2019 and 1985, according to a news release.