Flood Warning for Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL +1 more
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 20.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the South Beardstown Drainage and Levee District. Where: Illinois River at Beardstown. When: Until further notice.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Woodford, Tazewell and Peoria Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Schuyler, Cass and Morgan 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
Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Illinois River at Beardstown.
WHEN
Until further notice.
IMPACTS
At 20.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the South Beardstown Drainage and Levee District.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 20.1 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 20.1 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5 feet early Friday morning. Flood stage is 14.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.