Flood Warning

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Monday morning and continue falling to 13.5 feet Tuesday, September 01. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood