...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County.

For the Thorn Creek...including Thornton...Minor flooding is
forecast.

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

* WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence
with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge.

* WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water begins to be diverted through Thorn
Creek Diversion Tunnel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 10.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to gradually
fall overnight. It will fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Areas along and north of the I-74 corridor, including the
following counties, in central Illinois, Marshall, McLean, Peoria,
Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. In east central Illinois, Champaign
and Vermilion. In west central Illinois, Knox.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rain will push across
portions of central Illinois through midday Friday.  Recent
ensemble forecast guidance supports 1 to 2 inches of rain
across the watch area, with localized amounts exceeding 4
inches.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

At 1200 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Wyoming to Cuba. Movement was east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Peoria, Pekin, Galesburg, East Peoria, Morton, Canton, Chillicothe,
Eureka, Lacon, Wyoming, Toulon, Washington, Bartonville, Creve Coeur,
West Peoria, Metamora, Germantown Hills, Abingdon, Knoxville, and
Marquette Heights.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 155 between mile markers 21 and 31.
Interstate 474 between mile markers 0 and 14.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 34 and 115.

This also includes Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area, Jubilee
College State Park, Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area, Powerton
Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife
Area, Rock Island Trail State Park, Snakeden Hollow State Fish and
Wildlife Area, Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, Woodford
State Fish and Wildlife Area, and Mackinaw River State Fish and
Wildlife Area.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.