Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...

Sangamon River at Monticello affecting Piatt County.

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

Sangamon River near Chandlerville affecting Mason and Cass 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...Sangamon River at Monticello.

* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 14.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood