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 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 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Thursday was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood