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The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Brown 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 Wednesday morning.
Impacts: At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District.
Additional Details: - At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Saturday was 16.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 12.4 feet Saturday, May 16. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.