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 Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Brown, Morgan and Schuyler Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton 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 near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 17.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood