Flood Warning

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

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

...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 forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.

* WHEN...From late Monday night until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue rising to 16.2 feet Sunday, August 23. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood