Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...

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

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

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

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

* WHERE...Illinois River near Havana.

* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Thursday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 11.8 feet Thursday, July 23. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood