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. 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 Wednesday afternoon.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle County. * WHAT...The river may reach flood stage early Thursday morning. * WHERE...Fox River from Millington downstream to confluence with the Illinois River, including the Dayton gauge. * WHEN...From late tonight to Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water overflows low-lying banks in Wedron and Sheridan. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood