The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri. Illinois. Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau and Thebes. .Recent heavy rainfall in Eastern Missouri and Southwest Illinois has resulted in rising waters along the Mississippi River. River levels at Cape Girardeau and Thebes are forecast to remain in minor flood through early next week. For the Mississippi River. including Cape Girardeau, Thebes. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau. * WHEN. Until Thursday, July 25. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 34.2 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.0 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet.