Flood Warning

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

Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau.

.Recent heavy rainfall in northern portions of the river basin continues to cause rises on the Mississippi River. At Cape Girardeau, the river will rise to and crest at flood stage Friday morning, and fall below flood stage Friday afternoon.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs. The Mississippi River backs into several creeks producing flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.0 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet.