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

Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, La Salle and Bureau
Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 48 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 48 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/Chicago and
water.weather.gov

The next statement is expected by Monday morning.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream
to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge.

* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring
Valley, and Peru are inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:45 PM CDT Sunday was 20.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0
feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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