Severe Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 20 at 8:53PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Affected area: Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois… Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Brown, Schuyler and Cass 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 Thursday the stage was 16.2 feet. – Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 16.2 feet. – Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet early Saturday afternoon. – Flood stage is 14.0 feet. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety 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. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 900 AM CDT.