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The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 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: Little Wabash River below Clay City.
When: Until late Sunday morning.
Impacts: At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Roadjust north of U.S. Route 50begins to flood.
Additional Details: - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Thursday was 19.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 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.