Flood Warning

...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...

Vermilion River near Danville affecting Vermilion and Vermillion Counties.

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Vermilion River near Danville.

* WHEN...Until late this morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to some secondary roads and agricultural land not protected by levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:15 AM CDT Saturday /6:15 AM EDT Saturday/ the stage was 18.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:15 AM CDT Saturday /6:15 AM EDT Saturday/ was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.9 feet Monday, August 24. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood