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...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek
Drainage and Levee District.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening and continue rising to 18.0 feet early
Saturday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 14.0 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:
Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov