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.

The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Marshall and Putnam Counties. Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Peoria. * WHEN...From Sunday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.7 feet, Flooding begins to low lying areas in Peoria Heights and Peoria`s Riverfront Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Sunday evening and continue rising to a crest of 21.7 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm CST) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Illinois River Peoria 18.0 14.1 Fri 10 am CS 15.4 17.2 19.0 &&