Flood Warning

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

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 and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Vermilion River near Danville.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 AM CDT Tuesday /7:15 AM EDT Tuesday/ the stage was 19.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:15 AM CDT Tuesday /7:15 AM EDT Tuesday/ was 23.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 5.0 feet Friday, August 28. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood