Flood Warning

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

Mississippi River at Clarksville.

Mississippi River at Saverton.

Mississippi River at Canton.

Mississippi River at Winfield.

Mississippi River at Hannibal.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Winfield.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night to late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...At 27.5 feet, At this stage, Lock and Dam 25 will stockpile 200 tons of sand, 12,000 sandbags, and 10,000 square feet of polyethylene plastic as a precaution.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 20.0 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning to a crest of 26.5 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.