Waarschuwingen, Beardstown Public Library

Flood Warning issued July 7 at 9:26AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Schuyler, Cass and Morgan Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford 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 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.1 feet Tuesday, July 14. - 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.