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 late Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Thursday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Saturday evening and continue falling to 9.7 feet Thursday, August 27. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood