Flood Warning

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

Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 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...Little Wabash River below Clay City.

* WHEN...Until Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 50...begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon and continue falling to 11.2 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood