Flood Warning

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

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

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

Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Thursday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 10.5 feet Thursday, September 03. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.8 feet on 08/10/1915. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood