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. 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 by Tuesday afternoon.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Little Calumet River at Munster (Hohman Avenue) affecting Lake IN and Cook Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County. Illinois River at Ottawa affecting La Salle County. Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Putnam and Bureau Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Shelby, Momence...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, 187th Street threatened in Glenwood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Monday was 10.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 2.2 feet Monday, April 08. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood