Flood Warning

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

Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties.

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

Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton 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 further notice.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.7 feet early Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood