Barton Field, IL Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 22 at 9:13AM CDT until May 29 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Cass and Schuyler 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 near Havana. * WHEN...Until Wednesday, May 29. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday, May 29 and continue falling to 13.9 feet Wednesday, May 29. - 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.

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