Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 11:43AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 9:43am
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Henry affecting Marshall and Putnam Counties.
Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass
Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brown
and Cass Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Peoria.
* WHEN...From Monday evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not
protected by levees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 19.5 feet
Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Peoria, IL; Tazewell, IL; Woodford, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov