Flood Warning

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

Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties.

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

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

Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass 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 at Peoria.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Saturday was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood