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 1115 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 804 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen so far between Grand Ridge and Ransom. Additional rounds of rainfall are expected shortly. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Ottawa, Streator, Morris, Peru, La Salle, Coal City, Marseilles, Dwight, Oglesby, Seneca, Gardner, North Utica, Odell, Mazon, South Streator, Braceville, Tonica, Grand Ridge, Naplate and South Wilmington. - 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.