Flood Warning

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

Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties.

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

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Monday was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 17.7 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood