Flood Warning

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

Mississippi River at Chester.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Chester.

* WHEN...From this evening to Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Unleveed islands near Chester and the prison farm floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 29.3 feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.