Flood Warning

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Illinois...

Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Schuyler, Morgan and Brown 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 Sunday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Sunday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.7 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood