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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued byWednesday afternoon at noon CST.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Putnam and Bureau Counties. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * 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 further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 24.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue gradually falling while remaining above flood stage through early next week. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&