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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brown 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 further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Thursday was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood