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The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Schuyler, Morgan and Brown 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 evening.
Impacts: At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District.
Additional Details: - At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Monday was 15.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon and continue falling to 11.6 feet Monday, May 18. - 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.