Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...

Illinois River at La Grange LD.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at La Grange LD.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Extensive wetland acreage south of La Grange begins flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.3 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 24.2 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.