Flood Warning

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

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

Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brown and Cass 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 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 16.2 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood