...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 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.6 feet and nearing a crest. - Recent Activity...The river rose above flood stage on June 15, cresting near 28.8 feet this morning, June 18. - Forecast...The river is cresting now, and is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.