Waarschuwingen, Beardstown Post Office

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 7:58PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Schuyler, Morgan and Brown 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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Monday was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.2 feet Monday, May 27. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.