Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues 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 Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural areas begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 PM CDT Friday was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 9.5 feet Friday, August 28. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood