A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday afternoon.

The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Illinois River at Morris affecting La Salle and Grundy Counties. Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Morris...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Illinois River from Kankakee River outlet at Channahon downstream to Heritage Harbor east of Ottawa, including the Morris gauge. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Pine Bluff Road threatened west of IL-47 south of Morris. Dwight Road threatened south of Morris. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood