Flood Warning

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

Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties.

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

Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County.

For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Morris, Ottawa, La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge.

* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 23.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The river is currently cresting at around 23.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting at 23.6 feet, then will begin to gradually fall to below flood stage Wednesday night. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood