Flood Warning

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

Sangamon River at Monticello affecting Piatt County.

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Sangamon River at Monticello.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CDT Sunday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood