Flood Warning

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

Illinois River at Henry affecting Marshall and Putnam Counties.

Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties.

Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Brown, Schuyler and Cass Counties.

Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass Counties.

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the South Beardstown Drainage and Levee District.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 18.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Friday was 18.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.1 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood