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 minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Sangamon River at Monticello.

* WHEN...Until Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural areas begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Thursday was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.6 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood