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... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Low-lying areas of Island Park inundated in Momence. River Isle Road threatened east of Momence. Eagle Island Road threatened near Sun River Terrace. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood