Flood Warning issued August 15 at 10:19AM CDT until August 20 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Sangamon River at Monticello affecting Piatt County. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Sangamon River at Monticello. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Thursday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 17.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Issued by NWS Lincoln IL; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:30:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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