Flood Warning

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

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

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

Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason 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 this evening until further notice.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening and continue rising to a crest of 16.4 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood