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The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: 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 moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
Where: Sangamon River at Monticello.
When: Until early Sunday morning.
Additional Details: - At 8:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Monday was 16.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.