Flood Warning

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

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

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Saturday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 10.5 feet Saturday, September 05. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood