Full Notification

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Livingston. In north central Illinois, La Salle. In northeast Illinois, Grundy.

* WHEN...Until 1030 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 726 PM CDT, Broadcast media reported flooding in Streator due to heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Streator, Pontiac, Flanagan, Odell, South Streator, Tonica, Grand Ridge, Cornell, Lostant, Ransom, Rutland, Kangley, Long Point, Verona, Dana, Leonore and Kinsman. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: GRUNDY, IL ... LA SALLE, IL ... LIVINGSTON, IL

Instructions:

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.