Flood Warning

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

Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County.

For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Leonore...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...Vermilion River from IL23 near Streator downstream to confluence with the Illinois River, including the Leonore gauge.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water overtops banks at multiple locations along the river near Streator and Leonore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall this afternoon and tonight. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood