Flood Warning

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

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

For the Illinois River (Upper)...including 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 further notice.

* 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 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Friday was 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 24.0 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood