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 Wednesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CDT Saturday was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood