Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:40AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason
Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Cass and
Schuyler 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CDT Sunday was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river crested this morning, and a slow fall is
forecast the next several days.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Recommendations
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
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