Flood Warning

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

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 11.0 feet Wednesday, September 02. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood