Active AlertsPrinceton, IL

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent ormay already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in thewarned area should take immediate precautions to protect life andproperty.These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well asforecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to therainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, maycause changes to these river forecasts.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued by this evening.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and PutnamCounties.For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Ottawa, La Salle...Minorflooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstreamto confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock StatePark is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin toimpact shipping interests along the river.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.9 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 22.9 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.3feet just after midnight tonight.- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood