Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:28AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek
Drainage and Levee District.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CDT Friday was 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 14.9 feet.
- 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.

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