Active AlertsFrederick, IL

Flood Warning
Issued at Mon 8:37 PM Apr. 29
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of thelatest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Staytuned for further updates on this flooding situation.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Cass, Brown andSchuyler Counties.Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and CassCounties..The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soilmoisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding isforecast.* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost CreekDrainage and Levee District.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 16.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 7:45 PM CDT Monday was 16.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0feet Monday, May 06.- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood