Flood Warning

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southern Ford County in east central Illinois...

* WHEN...Until 500 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Significant flooding of creeks, streams, drainage ditches, low-lying areas, and poor drainage areas. Widespread street and underpass flooding. Possible flooding of structures. High water will slowly recede from flooded areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 757 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rainfall from thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing, with broadcast media early reporting several flooded streets and flooded basements in Paxton. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Paxton, Gibson City, Elliott and Clarence. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood