Flood Warning

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

Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau 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 late Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 24.0 feet overnight, then begin a slow fall. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood