Flood Warning

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

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

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

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

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the South Beardstown Drainage and Levee District.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 20.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.3 feet Wednesday, July 08. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood