Flood Warning

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Illinois...

Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton Counties.

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 900 AM CDT.

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

* WHERE...Illinois River near Havana.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood