Hoiatused, Browning Fire Department

Flood Warning issued July 4 at 10:04AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Cass, Morgan and Schuyler Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Saturday was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.5 feet Saturday, July 11. - 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.