Flood Warning

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

Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Peoria and Woodford 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...Illinois River at Peoria.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Thursday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling to 15.4 feet Thursday, July 16. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood