...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...

Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau affecting Scott, Perry, Union, Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Alexander Counties.

For the Mississippi River...including Cape Girardeau, Thebes, Hickman, New Madrid...Minor flooding is forecast.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau.

* WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs. The Mississippi River backs into several creeks producing flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 32.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 32.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood