Flood Warning

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

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

Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason 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 2:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:45 PM CDT Thursday was 16.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood