Flood Warning

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

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 late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling to 11.6 feet Monday, August 31. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood