Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...

Illinois River at La Salle affecting Bureau, La Salle and Putnam 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 early Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring Valley, and Peru are inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening or early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood