Full Notification

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

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

* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads and streets may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 605 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing torrential rainfall across portions of the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible over portions of the advisory area. Runoff from the rain that has fallen and additional rainfall will result in flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Streator, Pontiac, Paxton, Fairbury, Gibson City, Forrest, Flanagan, South Streator, Cornell, Melvin, Rutland, Elliott, Sibley, Long Point, Dana, Strawn and Clarence. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Instructions:

A Flood Advisory means 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.