Flood Warning

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

Mississippi River at Chester.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Chester.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Unleveed islands near Chester and the prison farm floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 27.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:30 PM CDT Monday was 27.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.0 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.