Flood Warning

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

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

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

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

* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 13.3 feet Monday, July 20. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood