Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 8:44PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 6:44pm
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brown
and Cass Counties.
Illinois River at Peoria affecting Woodford, Tazewell and Peoria
Counties.
Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton 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 late tonight until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek
Drainage and Levee District.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight 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:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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