Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx. The next statement will be issued late Saturday night at 200 AM CDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Near this height, downstream agricultural fields begin flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 PM CDT Friday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 17.0 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.