Flood Warning

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois...

Mackinaw River near Congerville affecting Tazewell, McLean and Woodford Counties.

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mackinaw River near Congerville.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 AM CDT Monday was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood