Flood Warning

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

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

Illinois River at 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 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 16.3 feet early Friday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.