Flood Warning

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

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

* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 12.7 feet Tuesday, July 21. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood