Active AlertsCuba, IL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Cass and Brown Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason 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 near Havana.
When: Until Saturday morning.
Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees.
Additional Details: - At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Friday was 14.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 9.8 feet Friday, September 04. - 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. The next statement will be issued this evening at 915 PM CDT.