Flood Warning

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

Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Brown, Schuyler and Cass 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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Sunday was 18.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.9 feet Sunday, July 12. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood