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 Sunday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Monday was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood