Flood Warning for Piatt, IL
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 13.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural areas begins. Where: Sangamon River at Monticello. When: Until late tomorrow morning.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... 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 minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Sangamon River at Monticello.
WHEN
Until late tomorrow morning.
IMPACTS
At 13.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural areas begins.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.9 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 14.5 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 9.2 feet Tuesday, June 30. Flood stage is 13.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.