Flood Warning: Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL

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Flood Warning — Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL Severity: Severe. Certainty: Observed. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Woodford, Tazewell and Peoria Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Cass, Schuyler and Morgan Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton 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 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.0 feet Wednesday, July 15. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood