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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois and Indiana... Vermilion River near Leonore affecting La Salle County. Iroquois River at Iroquois affecting Newton and Iroquois Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. Sugar Creek at Milford affecting Iroquois County. Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Vermilion River (Illinois Basin)...including Leonore...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Vermilion River from IL-23 near Streator downstream to confluence with the Illinois River, including the Leonore gauge.

* WHEN...Until Monday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 PM CST Friday the stage was 17.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:45 PM CST Friday was 17.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: LA SALLE, IL

Instructions:

River rises are being affected by snow melt from a combination of precipitation and warm temperatures. Changes to the precipitation forecast or the temperature forecast may cause changes to the river forecast. An ice jam is affecting water levels in this area. River forecasts during ice jams are less certain due to many complicated factors. Significant river ice cover can cause large water level fluctuations and flooding with little advanced notice. River ice may also cause gauge observations to be inaccurate. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 48 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 48 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 Saturday afternoon at 100 PM CST.