Active AlertsAlexander, IL

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.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Schuyler, Brown andMorgan Counties.Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and FultonCounties..The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soilmoisture 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 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal CreekDrainage and Levee District.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.6 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:45 AM CDT Friday was 15.8 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.0 feet Friday,April 26.- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood