Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 9:45am
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell
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 occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Havana.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CDT Monday was 14.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2
feet Friday evening.
- 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:
Cass, IL; Fulton, IL; Mason, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov