Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues on the Mississippi River at the following locations...

Mississippi River at Chester.

Mississippi River at Louisiana.

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 evening.

* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Flood Stage. Unprotected farmland on right bank begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 27.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 19.1 feet Saturday, June 27. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.