Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:23AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Schuyler
and Cass Counties.
Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass
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 Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek
Drainage and Levee District.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 15.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Recommendations
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.