Flood Warning

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

Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass Counties.

Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Cass, Schuyler and Morgan 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 late tonight 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 Friday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to 17.9 feet Friday, June 19. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood