Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...

Sangamon River at Monticello affecting Piatt County.

Sangamon River near Chandlerville affecting Mason and Cass Counties.

.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 Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Sunday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood