Flood Warning

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

Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties.

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

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

Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass 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 at Peoria.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Thursday was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6 feet early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood