Flood Warning

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

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

Illinois River at Henry affecting Marshall and Putnam Counties.

Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Schuyler, 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 moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2 feet early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood