Flood Warning

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

Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County.

For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Pontiac, Leonore...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...Vermilion River from IL23 near Streator downstream to confluence with the Illinois River, including the Leonore gauge.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The river climbed above flood stage yesterday and began cresting this morning. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 19.0 feet today before slowly falling overnight. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood