Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...

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

.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning until further notice.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday morning and continue rising to 16.5 feet Saturday, August 22. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood