4/1/2023 11:06:00 AM until 4/2/2023 3:15:00 AM

Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Cass and Brown Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * 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 Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Saturday was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Illinois River Beardstown 14.0 15.7 Sat 10 am CD 15.7 15.7 15.7 &&