...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Illinois... Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.3 feet, Township roads downstream in Covington begin flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Thursday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 20.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.