Statement as of 7:09 PM CST on November 21, 2009
Expires 3:00 AM EST on November 23, 2009
The Flood Warning continues for
the Illinois River at La Grange lock and dam tail water.
* At 6:00 PM Saturday the stage was 25.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast... the river will remain near 25.2 feet through
midnight Sunday. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
707 PM CST Sat Nov 21 2009
The Flood Warning continues for
the Illinois River at Beardstown.
* Until further notice... or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 645 PM Saturday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast... the river will continue to fall to a stage of 20.2 feet
by Monday morning.
Fld observed forecast 6am
location stg stg day time sun Mon Tue
Illinois River
Beardstown 14 20.2 Sat 7 PM 20.2 20.2 20.1
929 am CST Sat Nov 21 2009
The Flood Warning continues for
the la moine river at Ripley
* until early morning Monday.
* At 8:45 am Saturday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast... the river will crest near 22.3 feet by this afternoon.
* Forecast... the river will fall below flood stage after midnight Sunday.
Fld latest 7am forecast
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