Flood Warning

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

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

Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Brown, Cass and Schuyler 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 late Saturday night 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 Thursday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Sunday morning and continue rising to 16.7 feet Thursday, June 18. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood