Flood Warning

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

Sangamon River at Monticello affecting Piatt County.

.River levels continue to decrease, and are currently projected to drop below flood stage by Friday morning. However, nearby heavy rain expected later today has the potential to change these projections, if the storms form in a different location.

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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday morning and continue falling to 10.1 feet Wednesday, August 26. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.